FLY AT Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

fly at

phrase

Definition of fly at

as in attack

to take sudden, violent action against The batter flew at the pitcher, thinking the beanball was thrown on purpose.

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Recent Examples of fly at The inspector found a moldy strawberry, mildew inside the ice machine and flies at the main bar. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026 Rather than flying at low altitude for most of their flight, ballistic missiles typically follow a high-speed ballistic trajectory, making interception significantly more challenging. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 And for Delta customers who fly at least occasionally, buying coffee will once again be one of the simplest ways to add a few extra SkyMiles to their account without changing their routine. — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 That distance expands to 2,000 feet when flying at higher altitudes, unless in a specialized airspace. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fly at

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set at

Phrase

His bond was set at $250,000, according to online court records.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026
The question now is whether those players and their attorneys will decide to challenge rules now being set at a conference level.

— Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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