1
as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water jetting out of opened fire hydrants at a dangerously high rate
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2
as in to eject
to violently throw out or off (something from within)
the volcano has been jetting out fiery lava in life-threatening amounts
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3
as in to fly
to proceed or move quickly
the presidential candidates jetted through the state for a week before racing off to the next primary
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Recent Examples of jet
Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
The amenity will be available on approximately 90% of American's fleet, including most regional jets.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Moncler jetted everyone out to the grand ski destination of Courchevel, France for the brand’s Fall 2025 show—from Anne Hathaway to Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Jessica Chastain, Penn Badgley, and the Peltz-Beckhams.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
China overnight ordered its airlines to stop taking Boeing Co. jet deliveries in the latest evidence the trade divide with the U.S. is expanding.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
The amenity will be available on approximately 90% of American's fleet, including most regional jets.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
The cast swapped the loose and light holiday gear for their most elegant formalwear at the Los Angeles premiere, and jetted back out to Thailand for another glamorous affair.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Moncler jetted everyone out to the grand ski destination of Courchevel, France for the brand’s Fall 2025 show—from Anne Hathaway to Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Jessica Chastain, Penn Badgley, and the Peltz-Beckhams.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jet
Noun
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Watch this video to learn how to make your own weed spray.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sunlight poured in through floor-to-ceiling windows, with panoramic views of the ocean outside, and flowers adorned tables.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Messages of support poured in for Biggs, including from his gubernatorial primary opponent, Karrin Taylor Robson.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Chisholm was ejected from the Yankees’ Thursday win over the Rays for emphatically arguing balls and strikes after home plate umpire John Bacon struck him out on a low, outside, 3-2 pitch in the seventh inning.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The driver, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene, said Sgt.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Conerly and several family members flew from Seattle to the other Washington.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Chicago nearly tied it when Edgar Quero flew out to deep right field on a ball Lawrence Butler caught right in front of the wall.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Leonard continued the pivotal spurt immediately after intermission, as the visitors scored the half’s first six points to extend their run to 17-3. Despite holding the lead throughout the second half, the Clippers never led by more than 10 points.—
Staff and news service reports,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
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After the Celtics scored the first six points of the fourth quarter to pull within four points, the Heat put the game away with a 20-9 spurt to increase its lead to 15 with 5:04 to play and force a Celtics timeout.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The highest tier, which is $20.99 a month, includes the ability to stream on four devices and offers 4K Ultra HD video quality and 100 downloads.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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All six seasons of The Real Housewives of Miami are available to stream on Peacock.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Delta flight evacuated before takeoff after flames seen in engine Passengers aboard a Delta flight at Orlando International Airport in Florida were evacuated on Monday after flames were seen erupting from one of the plane’s engines.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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For a week, Loíza erupts in celebration with parades, bomba performances and colorful processions honoring the town’s patron saint.—
Melissa Rose Cooper,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 sped to a strong finish on MTV.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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With judges leaving, voluntarily or not, the administration is also putting pressure to speed up the pace of case reviews in order to reduce the backlog.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Jet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jet. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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