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as in spray
a usually forceful stream of fluid discharged from a narrow opening bought a new showerhead that emits a superpowerful jet of water

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Recent Examples of jet
Noun
China overnight ordered its airlines to stop taking Boeing Co. jet deliveries in the latest evidence the trade divide with the U.S. is expanding. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025 The amenity will be available on approximately 90% of American's fleet, including most regional jets. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
The cast swapped the loose and light holiday gear for their most elegant formalwear at the Los Angeles premiere, and jetted back out to Thailand for another glamorous affair. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025 Moncler jetted everyone out to the grand ski destination of Courchevel, France for the brand’s Fall 2025 show—from Anne Hathaway to Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Jessica Chastain, Penn Badgley, and the Peltz-Beckhams. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jet
Noun
  • Their signature product is a cleaner concentrate and reusable glass spray bottle which have pushed the company to make $52 million in revenue.
    Katherine Love, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The event will also have free gun trigger locks, biometric gun safes and naloxone – the opioid overdose-reversing nasal spray.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Sunlight poured in through floor-to-ceiling windows, with panoramic views of the ocean outside, and flowers adorned tables.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Messages of support poured in for Biggs, including from his gubernatorial primary opponent, Karrin Taylor Robson.
    Emily Brooks, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Chisholm was ejected from the Yankees’ Thursday win over the Rays for emphatically arguing balls and strikes after home plate umpire John Bacon struck him out on a low, outside, 3-2 pitch in the seventh inning.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Trae Young scored 28 points in defeat, but was ejected after receiving two technical fouls towards the end of the game.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In the show, Joel flies in like a bat out of hell and violently knocks Seth to the ground before telling him to get the hell out.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • General Atomics Reapers, which cost around $30 million apiece, can fly at altitudes over 40,000 feet and remain in the air for more than 30 hours.
    Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In the majors, Melendez has played well in spurts as his numbers against the Boston Red Sox attest.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Gains historically have come in unpredictable spurts, and the biggest advances often come within days of the worst declines.
    Diane Harris, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Denise Richards & Her Wild Things is streaming now on Peacock.
    Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.
    Gina Ragusa, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • However, predicting if and when such jets could erupt from Sgr A* again isn't as easy as spotting evidence of its historical activity.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Mikal Bridges erupted for 20 points in the second quarter alone to open up a 25-point halftime lead, an advantage that swelled as large as 33 through two-and-a-half quarters.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • When used effectively, these innovations not only speed up production but also enhance engagement and open new revenue opportunities.
    Andrew Fingerman, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Developers even get granular control over the budget to lower costs and speed things along where appropriate.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Jet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jet. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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