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Recent Examples of jetport
Adams and Garrett implored Judy to reconsider the jetport location.
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
Construction on a huge jetport had begun, but Stoneman Douglas and others were able to stop it after just one runway was built in the fragile wetlands.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
People who were at the jetport between 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday might have been exposed, the agency said.
—CBS News, 22 Sep. 2020
Somewhere in the jetport controvert, Nixon took a liking to Reed and appointed him assistant secretary of the Interior.
—Alex Harris, miamiherald, 11 July 2018
In addition to recruiting new space hardware companies like rocket manufacturer Blue Origin, the city is trying to certify its jetport as a landing spot for Sierra Nevada's mini-space shuttle Dream Chaser.
—Lee Roop, AL.com, 6 July 2017
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
Construction on a huge jetport had begun, but Stoneman Douglas and others were able to stop it after just one runway was built in the fragile wetlands.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
People who were at the jetport between 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday might have been exposed, the agency said.
—CBS News, 22 Sep. 2020
Somewhere in the jetport controvert, Nixon took a liking to Reed and appointed him assistant secretary of the Interior.
—Alex Harris, miamiherald, 11 July 2018
In addition to recruiting new space hardware companies like rocket manufacturer Blue Origin, the city is trying to certify its jetport as a landing spot for Sierra Nevada's mini-space shuttle Dream Chaser.
—Lee Roop, AL.com, 6 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jetport
Noun
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Many of the city’s highest earners work in Jones’ office, in the city attorney’s office, for the airport or in other transportation roles, according to data as of March 2026.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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That led to more Transportation Security Administration agents calling out from work, causing frustrating security lines at some of the nation's biggest airports.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Prince Albert and Princess Charlene met Leo at the Monaco heliport, just down the coast from the marina that is home to the megayachts of the rich and famous.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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As a cannon boomed in a ceremonial salute, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene met Leo at the Monaco heliport, just down the coast from the marina that is home to the megayachts of the rich and famous.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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China’s coast opposite Taiwan is lined with ports, airfields, missile bases, rail lines, shipyards and factories.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Out in the middle of current-day Edwards Air Force Base — one of the largest airfields in the world, at some 480 square miles — a small team began the X-plane program, a series of experimental aircraft designed to travel faster, higher and (purposefully) more awkwardly than ever before.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Simi Valley residence features a 17,000-square-foot Spanish-style villa, plus numerous guest and staff houses, equestrian facilities, and a helipad.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kraft’s helipad — another unusual detail in the foothills — sits about 10 minutes from Westover Field Airport for private aviation.—
David Caraccio
March 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In March 2024, a Russian military transport plane with 15 people on board crashed while taking off from an air base in western Russia.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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When Russia briefly used an Iranian air base in 2016 to strike targets in Syria, domestic backlash in Tehran was so fierce that the agreement was reversed within a week.—
Joseph Epstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The base, which sat on a hill east of the city, in the Franconia region of northern Bavaria, was a former Luftwaffe aerodrome, and had been occupied by American forces in 1945 and renamed in 1947 to honor Captain John A. Leighton, a U.S. Army Air Forces officer killed in World War II.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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All eight films were shot at Leavesden, a converted World War II-era aerodrome, which is now the production home base for the upcoming series.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Jetport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetport. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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