trajectories

noun

plural of trajectory
as in paths
the curved course along which something (such as a rocket) moves through the air or through space the trajectory of the missile

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Recent Examples of trajectories Superfast, maneuverable vehicles like Talon-A are tougher to track and intercept than ballistic missiles, which follow predictable trajectories despite moving fast. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026 And the factors pushing people out of the labor force have implications beyond workers paying for everyday essentials, including stunting career trajectories and impacting long-term retirement savings. — Sarah Jackson jennifer Liu, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026 Health unfolds over years, shaped by patterns—not moments—and by trajectories, not thresholds. — Guy Leitersdorf, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 In addition, it is intended to act as a high-performance target vehicle capable of flying complex trajectories for evaluating civilian and military detection, tracking and missile defense systems. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 To trace the path of linguistic diversity from that moment to the present, Blasi’s team computationally modeled thousands of possible trajectories. — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 23 July 2026 For now, both Miller and Morejon — two trade chips who could alter the trajectories of multiple teams — remain with the Padres. — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 23 July 2026 About half of all autocracies have experienced similar trajectories after opening their economies. — José Kaire, The Conversation, 17 July 2026 Their trajectories have diverged and sometimes overlapped in the 125 years since their forebears moved through the same dusty streets on one November day. — CBS News, 12 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trajectories
  1. paths
  2. steps
  3. routes
  4. arcs
  5. orbits
  6. pathways
  7. ways
  8. tracks
Noun
  • Four months later, the minor issue hit, blocking their relatives’ paths to citizenship.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Their paths later crossed again, eventually culminating in their engagement in July 2025 on the Greek island of Santorini.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of paths
Noun
  • This two-bedroom loft built in the 1850s is located steps away from Bowen’s Wharf, so all of Newport’s buzziest restaurants, bars, and shops are well within reach.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Polished yet welcoming, this elegant high-rise places guests steps away from top museums, the famous Recoleta Cemetery, and upscale shopping at Patio Bullrich and Avenida Alvear.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of steps
Noun
  • Nasser said the company will continue to capitalize on all export routes, including Hormuz, the Bab al-Mandeb strait in the Red Sea, the Suez Canal and the Sumed pipeline in Egypt.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The group's Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee expressed concern over attacks on energy infrastructure and maritime routes, which exacerbate market instability.
    — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of routes
Noun
  • Of all the great cinematic narrative arcs, there’s something special about the comeback.
    — Adam Aron, Variety, 29 July 2026
  • In 2026, our feline friends exude main character energy, with backstories, personality arcs and devoted fanbases that nine lives can barely handle.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of arcs
Noun
  • The kick stage will be able to take big payloads from LEO to higher-energy orbits — for example, up to 8,800 pounds (4,000 kg) to geostationary orbit, a popular hangout for spy, communications and weather satellites that lies 22,236 miles (35,785 kilometers) above Earth.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 June 2026
  • Canadian and American researchers simulated satellite orbits in low Earth orbit and generated a metric, the CRASH Clock, that measures the number of days before collisions start happening if collision-avoidance maneuvers stop.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Jan. 2026
Definition of orbits
Noun
  • Over the longer term, Fashion Britain will undertake economic as well as cultural intervention, with the BFC pledging to build lasting pathways for designers and creatives to forge sustainable careers in their home regions.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • By making these programs mandatory parts of the state justice system, AB 2108 would ensure pathways to rehabilitation exist for individuals driven to crime by poverty.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of pathways
Noun
  • Many schools don’t devote nearly enough time to letting kids play, which is one of the key ways primary school-age children learn.
    — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Without further ado, here's six ways to style loafers and mom-jeans through fall 2026 without letting go of all your favorite summer trends and hero pieces.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of ways
Noun
  • Few things stop people in their tracks like the sight of Junior Caminero taking batting practice.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Written almost entirely with one collaborator, Swedish producer Ilya Salmanzadeh (with the exception of hitmaker Max Martin, who graces three tracks) the album has an intimate, experimental feel.
    — Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 31 July 2026
Definition of tracks

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