JET Synonyms: 178 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈjet

Definition of jet

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

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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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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Noun

Fares keep climbing The price of plane tickets has skyrocketed as airlines grapple with a spike in jet fuel prices, their biggest expense after labor, and pass more of those costs on to customers. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 Fuel is one of the largest expenses for airlines, and jet fuel costs in the third quarter jumped more than 60% compared to a year ago, thanks to the war in Iran. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Verb

In the first weekend in July, Mahomes jetted to the East Coast for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding in New York City. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 And by the looks of the first photos (below), Emily seems to be jetting off to meet her on-again, off-again chef boyfriend Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), picking up where season five left off. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jet

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Noun

Carrying a large pump spray bottle and a small, sturdy brush, Caitlin Abrams stood before two starkly contrasting graves in a modest cemetery in western Vermont.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Paolo Pontello, Soko’s R&D manager, explained that the process, which involves a chemical spray and pressing, can achieve a range of looks, from a subtle sheen to bold, foil-like effects.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of spray

Verb

Its stainless steel body can last for years of making pour-over coffee every morning or evening cups of hot tea, and the kettle also comes in handy to boil water fast for everyday recipes.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026
Following the news of the deputy's death, condolences from law enforcement agencies and city leaders began pouring in on Wednesday.

— Briauna Brown, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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The theme park operator announced the extra safeguard less than two weeks after 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta died after being ejected from his seat on the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.

— Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Where the investigation stands Preliminary information gathered at the scene from witnesses and employees indicated Kariem had been ejected from the ride, the Cobb County Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit said.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of eject

Verb

As dusk fell Saturday, violence erupted at the end of some of the 289 protests counted by the Interior Ministry nationwide.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Dorgham Halasa told the AP that intense gunfire erupted in the church some 15 minutes after the funeral service began.

— James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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