trajectory

Definition of trajectorynext
as in path
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 trajectory The injury, a torn anterior cruciate ligament, not only derailed a possible title run that season, but also upended the Trojans’ trajectory for the next one. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 The bank sees execution risks related to the pivot to artificial intelligence, as well as limited clarity on the trajectory of its revenue and margins. Davis Giangiulio,fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 June 2026 Given the current trajectory of memory prices though, IDC’s Popal expects that Apple will soon be forced to raise iPhone prices. Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 28 June 2026 The positions of the players, ball trajectory and player paths were determined using custom software created by The Times. Allison McCann, New York Times, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for trajectory
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  • From there, Florida's history followed the path more familiar to Americans, eventually becoming the 27th state in 1845.
    Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Infosys chose that path, committing to retrain more than 250,000 staff instead of pursuing mass layoffs.
    Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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  • The new proposal for the future of the global commercial shipping route was first reported by The New York Times, citing an Iranian official and four diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
    Abigail Williams, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • Reynolds was on her USPS route when the incident happened, Postal Inspector Jessica Adams told USA TODAY.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 July 2026
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  • Gauff may be the best athlete in women’s tennis, but Świątek has the best footwork, the adjustment steps and tiny movements that take her to the ball and propel her from attack to defense and back again.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • A student also participated in the discussion, asking what steps officials are taking to improve safety in Towson for pedestrians, drivers, and residents.
    Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 29 June 2026
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  • The Emmy-winning host and executive producer of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has landed a guest role on General Hospital, appearing in a three-episode arc that'll air on July 2, 3 and 6 on ABC.
    Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • Simon spent most of Daemon’s Harrenhal arc knowing when to flatter, when to deflect, and when to send a discreet raven to Rhaenyra informing her that Ser Alfred Broome is basically encouraging Daemon to stage a coup.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 June 2026
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  • In 1988, Momand — then a 29‑year‑old air force pilot — was selected to join a Soviet space program designed to send representatives from aligned nations into orbit, at a time when Afghanistan was under Soviet control.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
  • Those four astronauts are due in 2027 to fly to Earth orbit in a critical mission testing docking capabilities with two commercial lunar landers.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 June 2026
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  • Ahead, everything to know about this beachside favorite, along with refreshing ways to style this timeless look all summer long.
    Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Still, the way the ordinance is worded also prohibits teaching yoga for free, Pease pointed out.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
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  • The princess trekked for 23 miles, with a total ascent of more than 10,000 feet and a driving distance of 462 miles between locations, per The Guardian.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • On the right side, Luneau’s ascent to being a regular plus more consistent time for Ian Moore and Drew Helleson would at least give Verbeek default options.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 June 2026
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  • This week, Madonna time travels back to the Eighties and dances the night away at a famous discotheque, R&B crooner Destin Conrad dives into reggae rhythms, and Rico Nasty teams back up with Kenneth Blume for a glittery new track.
    Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
  • Fans were originally split along the side of the hotel and in a pavilion across the street, with several cops asking them to stay away from the streetcar tracks and to allow cars to pass.
    Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

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“Trajectory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trajectory. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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