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noun

ˈjet How to pronounce jet (audio)
Definition of jetnext
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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verb

1
as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force water jetting out of opened fire hydrants at a dangerously high rate

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as in to eject
to violently throw out or off (something from within) the volcano has been jetting out fiery lava in life-threatening amounts

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3
as in to fly
to proceed or move quickly the presidential candidates jetted through the state for a week before racing off to the next primary

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Recent Examples of jet
Noun
Footage of the incident shows the plane landing on the runway with flames shooting from the bottom of the jet. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 These jets and winds are powered by magnetic fields that weave through protoplanetary disks. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
The constant wanderer’s favorite place to jet off to is Italy, especially Rome, which inspired the name of her 4-year-old daughter. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 McDonald remembers working at Goldman Sachs in the 1980s when analysts would jet off to a company's headquarters to collect earnings reports. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jet
  1. spray
  2. pour
  3. eject
  4. fly
  5. spurt
  6. stream
  7. erupt
  8. speed
Noun
  • In theory, a thickener can help a spray stick to leaves longer and spread more evenly.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Fill a spray bottle with warm water and add 2 to 3 drops of dish soap.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of spray
Verb
  • Over the next several decades, Mexican American families poured in and set down roots.
    — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Mix yeast, 2 cups flour and salt in large mixing bowl and pour in hot water (not boiling), mixing well.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pour
Verb
  • Plate umpire Alan Porter tossed Vitello and first-base ump Jim Wolf ejected Webb, who was not pitching Friday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Days later, a former NBA player who has used the WNBA as a vehicle for anti-trans advocacy was ejected from a Chicago Sky game, after engaging in an altercation with team guard Natasha Cloud.
    — Odette Yousef, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of eject
Verb
  • At his best, Fries flies off the ball with force and aggression.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Crews were not able to fly over the fire for several days due to smoke and visibility concerns, but were able to map it Saturday at 24,839 acres, Beyer said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of fly
Noun
  • The other special effects, like the spurts of air that shoot out of the headrests or the smells that waft throughout the theater, were few and far between during this screening.
    — Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But the combat happens in short spurts, allowing a fair amount of downtime for recuperation, conversation and enjoyment of the sport.
    — Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • The two-hour show, which streamed live on the Queen Beauty Network, included the swimsuit and evening-gown presentations and a question-and-answer session.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The next few weeks will also bring fresh seasons of Hulu’s Chad Powers, Peacock’s The Paper, and Apple TV’s Slow Horses — all of which are returning within a year (or less) of when their last episodes streamed.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of stream
Verb
  • One person was killed and at least 14 others were injured after gunfire erupted at a large gathering at a park on Chicago's South Side while police were attempting to disperse the crowd, authorities said.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But weeks later, Miller, like the rest of us, watched from afar as Kabul fell and chaos erupted.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of erupt
Verb
  • Officers said Rodriguez sped out of the lot and fled the scene.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The next day, his rebuild group met, and one of the architects brought up prefabricated housing as an option to speed things along.
    — Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Jet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jet. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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