Thesaurus results for TRAJECTORIES

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 Just as the two relationships are marked by different trajectories, Diana and Camilla’s engagement rings couldn’t be more different. —

Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026 Mendoza can throw fade passes with different trajectories. —

Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026 Newer systems, including the Fattah series, incorporate maneuverable reentry vehicles that can adjust their flight path near the end of their trajectories. —

Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026 Their trajectories are precise, the tempo is fast and the technique polished. —

ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026 The two rivals’ trajectories eventually diverged. —

Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026 Industry has been leaning into their comparable life trajectories since the start of Season 3, particularly with regard to the circumstances surrounding the mysterious death of Yasmin's father, publishing magnate Charles Hanani (Adam Levy). —

Megan McCluskey, Time, 2 Mar. 2026 On curved surfaces, parallel trajectories intersect—liberation movements that appear separate on maps organized around Euroamerican centers were always convergent in Afro-Asian circuits. —

Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026 On current trajectories, these economies are expected to generate only about 400 million jobs over that same period — leaving a gap of staggering proportions. —

Ajaypal Banga, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026

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As technology, sustainability and consumer demand impacts the industry, a greater number of unique and innovative career paths have emerged and opened doors for people with a wide range of skills.

— Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Their paths cross again when Cory accidentally hits Donny’s bicycle with his car and, as penance, agrees to drive him around town for a week to do errands.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 15 Mar. 2026