1
as in pours
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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as in ejects
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 speeds
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 jets
Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
The company said two MD-11s have returned to revenue service so far, and that more jets will resume flying after they have been repaired and inspected.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 19 May 2026
Concordes could travel at Mach 2 or twice the speed of sound, something that the present-day fighter jets can easily do.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Pots and pans should be placed facing down toward the jets.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Officials said all crew members survived the crash, but the same can’t be said for the fighter jets, of course — and replacing them won’t be cheap.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026
The intense moment two Navy jets collided midair at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in southwestern Idaho was captured on video.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The group's statement on Monday claimed military jets struck the market in Tumfa in Zamfara state on Sunday.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
In March, Bloomberg News reported the company was in talks for an order of up to 500 737 Max jets.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Randy Myers, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
The rom-com follows a 20-something chef amid a quarter-life crisis who jets off to Italy to find herself, and discovers love in the process.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
In You, Me & Tuscany, Anna (Bailey) impulsively jets off to the Italian countryside to stay in a stranger’s villa sans permission.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
Season 2 will focus on three more scenic escapes as Ross jets off to new destinations.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
No pattern enacted on these buttons will safely land a four-hundred-ton jetliner, flaring and bouncing and settling heavily onto its twenty-two wheels while the spoilers on the wings snap up and the jets scream in reverse and the passengers sigh in relief.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
The company said two MD-11s have returned to revenue service so far, and that more jets will resume flying after they have been repaired and inspected.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 19 May 2026
Concordes could travel at Mach 2 or twice the speed of sound, something that the present-day fighter jets can easily do.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Pots and pans should be placed facing down toward the jets.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Officials said all crew members survived the crash, but the same can’t be said for the fighter jets, of course — and replacing them won’t be cheap.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026
The intense moment two Navy jets collided midair at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in southwestern Idaho was captured on video.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The group's statement on Monday claimed military jets struck the market in Tumfa in Zamfara state on Sunday.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
In March, Bloomberg News reported the company was in talks for an order of up to 500 737 Max jets.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Verb
Instead of Paris this time, the film jets off to another fabulous destination besides New York — Milan — for a huge fashion expo where Lady Gaga gets to perform and even exchange swipes with Miranda.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
The rom-com follows a 20-something chef amid a quarter-life crisis who jets off to Italy to find herself, and discovers love in the process.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
In You, Me & Tuscany, Anna (Bailey) impulsively jets off to the Italian countryside to stay in a stranger’s villa sans permission.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
Season 2 will focus on three more scenic escapes as Ross jets off to new destinations.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jets
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These are what Brown calls paint sprays and spray threes, two of Brown’s foundational principles of the new-look, high-octane Knicks offense.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2026
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To make new plantings a little more pest-proof, experiment with repellent sprays, like putrid egg solids, hot pepper spray, and humanely sourced predator spray.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
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Test your knowledge of party pours, Hollywood hurdles and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In a Tuscan-style villa, Blue Sky Vineyard pours a refreshing Vignoles, a crisp white that pairs beautifully with their charcuterie board—especially while sitting by the vineyard pond.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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At the same time, a salty liquid containing calcium chloride (a salt often used to de-ice roads) is pumped through the regenerator, which carries the heat away and ejects it to the surroundings on exit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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Results published in Nature show that cells use bioelectricity to coordinate a complex collective behavior called extrusion, a vital process that ejects sick or struggling individual cells from tissue to maintain health and keep growth in check.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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Constant heavy use also speeds up wear and heat buildup.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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While that driver slows down, the black car speeds up.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Until the time of surgery if it is warranted, sometimes using saline flushes or eye lubricants can minimize irritation of the eyes.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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During back flushes, the valve is never opened more than halfway; this allows for an instantaneous flow rate of no more than 27 gpm.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Internationally, Backlash streams on Netflix in most markets, on SuperSport in Sub-Saharan Africa, and on Abema in Japan.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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For now, Dorfman’s Pro Padel League streams on YouTube, with a handful of deals with smaller broadcasters.—
Robin Swithinbank,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
Verb
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And as for the showstopping pelican, the frog erupts out of its beak right on cue, a moment that indeed inspires a round of laughter and childlike awe.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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That climaxes in a kaleidoscope of styles where Esteban, directing one scene, erupts in fury, reverting to a verbal and physical violence which Emilia obviously knew and suffered as child, Sorogoyen explains.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Almost all tickets are sold out for both the Preakness and the Black-Eyed Susan races, according to the event website.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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For now, Singapore's supplies of bunker fuel have held up even as the price races up.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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“Jets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jets. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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