PLANES Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

planes 1 of 3

noun

plural of plane

as in airplanes

a vehicle for traveling through the air that has fixed wings for lift a plane flew overhead

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planes

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of plane

as in smooths

to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps planed the wood for the picnic table perfectly smooth so that no one would get splinters

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planes

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of plane

as in flies

to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings an eagle planed effortlessly overhead, gliding on an air current

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Recent Examples of planes

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Francis Lufkin, whose job was to climb into trees and retrieve parachutes, had been forbidden to jump out of planes by his wife. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Emirates’ massive suite, which is perched over the center of Ashe, is being remodeled this year to emulate the spacious lounges and curved bar on its double-decker Airbus 380 planes. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 Henley was responsible for painting rigs controlling the planes out, as well as with putting scenery in outside the windows. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2026 This incident highlights the critical need for robust control planes and secure evaluation design for agent deployments. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Pilots who fly commercial planes with over six passengers aboard also need medical certificates issued by official aviation medical examiners, the outlet reported. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 International flights often carry a high premium compared with domestic routes — and the planes serving them generally have more luxurious seats on board, which can be more profitable for airlines. — Michele Luhn, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 The statement described small planes as part of everyday life, connecting their small community to the outside world. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 Centcom said 1,000 ships have made the journey, protected by naval ships, helicopters, planes, and missile interceptors. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for planes

Noun

Chafin’s side even employed airplanes to drop gas and homemade explosives on the miners.

— Katie Angell Britannica Editors Aug. 27, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
The other is a powerful exposé on the safety breaches that have caused deadly crashes and accidents on Boeing airplanes.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of airplanes

Verb

After a thorough cleanse and gua sha to encourage lymphatic drainage, Galina smooths on a cooling mask and leaves it to work its magic while turning her attention to my scalp.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
At its center is wild soybean extract fermented for a whopping 120 hours, a process that breaks down the ingredient's components and creates a lightweight, nourishing formula that smooths the look of skin texture and keeps excess sebum in check.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of smooths

Verb

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

Definition of flies

Verb

Tornado levels homes in Enid, Oklahoma Residents of Enid, Oklahoma, are surveying the damage on Friday after a massive tornado ripped through the city on Thursday night.

— Jack Moore, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The main difference is that Ruisdael cranes upward, to behold a castle on a hill, whereas Vermeer levels his gaze across open water.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of levels

Verb

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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