as in airplanes
a vehicle for traveling through the air that has fixed wings for lift
a plane flew overhead
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as in smooths
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
planed the wood for the picnic table perfectly smooth so that no one would get splinters
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as in flies
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
an eagle planed effortlessly overhead, gliding on an air current
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Recent Examples of planes
Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
In the dark, bomber crews guided their planes onto runways.
—Laura Isensee, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
The possible charges are related to the 1996 shootdown of two Cessna planes piloted by Brothers to the Rescue volunteers by Cuban air force MiG fighter jets, sources told USA TODAY.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Ground and air crews worked the fire for several hours before the planes returned to the Hibbing Airport.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Today, big airlines can sell a handful of bare-bones seats at Spirit-level prices while still charging more for standard and premium tickets elsewhere on their planes.
—Rio Yamat, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Today, big airlines can sell a handful of bare-bones seats at Spirit-level prices while still charging more for standard and premium tickets elsewhere on their planes.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Despite Spirit’s reputation for delays and nickel-and-diming on everything from luggage to water, its planes were relatively new, its safety record was good, and its base fares often couldn’t be beaten.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Passengers began flying home aboard military and government planes Sunday after the MV Hondius anchored in the Canary Islands.
—Mike Corder, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Noun
Currently only United States and China operate active, orbital space planes.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
In the dark, bomber crews guided their planes onto runways.
—Laura Isensee, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
The possible charges are related to the 1996 shootdown of two Cessna planes piloted by Brothers to the Rescue volunteers by Cuban air force MiG fighter jets, sources told USA TODAY.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Ground and air crews worked the fire for several hours before the planes returned to the Hibbing Airport.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Today, big airlines can sell a handful of bare-bones seats at Spirit-level prices while still charging more for standard and premium tickets elsewhere on their planes.
—Rio Yamat, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Today, big airlines can sell a handful of bare-bones seats at Spirit-level prices while still charging more for standard and premium tickets elsewhere on their planes.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Despite Spirit’s reputation for delays and nickel-and-diming on everything from luggage to water, its planes were relatively new, its safety record was good, and its base fares often couldn’t be beaten.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Passengers began flying home aboard military and government planes Sunday after the MV Hondius anchored in the Canary Islands.
—Mike Corder, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planes
Noun
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There’s also the issue of where Spirit’s airplanes end up, Shabat said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Unlike solar and wind power, fuel cells can be deployed on demand and power a wide range of applications, from data centers to space missions, passenger vehicles to airplanes.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
Verb
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That combination slows digestion, smooths blood sugar, and provides steady fuel without the heaviness of a second meal.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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Check out this conditioner that smooths and softens strands while adding a bit of shine, so your hair looks healthier without a ton of effort.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Roughly a mile away as the crow flies is the site of what once was known as Mills College, which was a private, four-year liberal-arts college for women.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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One drone flies right above our heads.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
Noun
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No distractions, no aeroplanes, no noise, no traffic.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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The technology can fuel any form of transport, including yachts, ships, ferries, aeroplanes, trains, cars, buses, and trucks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The decision to move elections to November shaves several months off the existing terms of the mayor, vice mayor and commissioners.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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For beard trims and shaves, go to Pisterzi in Soho.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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This news soon wings its way to Irv Ravitz (Tibor Feldman), the magazine’s publisher, who hires her to be Runway’s features editor.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tornado levels homes in Enid, Oklahoma Residents of Enid, Oklahoma, are surveying the damage on Friday after a massive tornado ripped through the city on Thursday night.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The main difference is that Ruisdael cranes upward, to behold a castle on a hill, whereas Vermeer levels his gaze across open water.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Average annual income hovers around $58,000, reflecting a shortage of high-wage opportunities.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Towing capacity hovers around 6,500 pounds (2,948 kg), depending on configuration.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 May 2026
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“Planes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planes. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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