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aviates

verb

present tense third-person singular of aviate

as in flies

to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings once humankind learned how to aviate, the world became a much smaller place

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Delta Air Lines flies direct between Atlanta and Johannesburg and is expected to launch service between Atlanta and Cape Town later this year.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Hig flies old Cessna planes into Denver for supplies and makes occasional deliveries to a local Mennonite community led by Aaron (Benedict Wong).

— Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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The topic of head injuries and their long-lasting impact on players is a constant conversation that hovers over the NFL.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The average temperature in Pittsburgh from December to February typically hovers between the upper 20s to the mid to upper 30s Fahrenheit, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information.

— Mariyam Muhammad, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

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Some of my favorites are coming back too, like El Pulpo Magnifico, Duane Flatmo's fire-breathing octopus, and the Monaco, a 40-foot ship with three masts that sails across dust instead of water.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Better yet, take a coastal cruise with Cape Ann Harbor Tours, which sails past six regional lighthouses.

— Nicholas DeRenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of sails

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Boaters of all backgrounds will wade into the world of watercraft this weekend as the Orlando Boat Show floats into Central Florida.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Lil Uzi Vert floats in and out of the beat, allowing the rhythm to do much of the work and creating a record that feels almost impossible to experience sitting still.

— Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of floats

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Viewed through a singular perspective, the camera glides with measured precision, reflecting her focus and quiet intensity.

— Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Start your visit with a ride on the Bretton Woods Skyway Gondola, which glides above the treetops to reveal sweeping views of the Presidential Range painted in brilliant shades of crimson, amber and gold.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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