FLY AT Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

fly at

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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 To honor Pahira, Shapiro ordered the flags to fly at half-staff. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 1 July 2026 In the initial report, the Delta pilot added that the plane was flying at 200 feet in its descent. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Advances in engineering and flying at high altitudes can mitigate noise and avoid the rattling blast of a sonic boom. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 1 July 2026 Four other law enforcement officers and a police K-9 also suffered gunshot wounds as a barrage of bullets flew at the scene. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Modern missiles may also deploy decoys, maneuver during flight, or fly at lower altitudes to complicate tracking. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026 The jets flew at roughly 1,400 feet above ground level, producing a roar that was heard across downtown, Land Park and Rosemont, according to readers who contacted The Sacramento Bee. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

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set at

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The goal post for the fund is set at $100 million with $500,000 going to children whose education has been impacted by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, the musician shared in a social media video.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026

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