aerial

adjective

Definition of aerialnext
as in suspended

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Recent Examples of aerial Only one of the three Roadster variants – the single-seat Rocket – will be capable of full aerial stunts. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 They are focused on inspecting what is known as the Taraia Object, a visual anomaly that has been visible in aerial photos dating back to 1938 but was first noticed in satellite imagery in 2020. — Lana Zak, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 The incidents on Tuesday, for which Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Russia was likely responsible, came a week after sea and aerial drones struck two other commercial vessels in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Holyvolt plans to begin commercializing DRX in 2027, starting with unmanned aerial vehicles before moving into mobility. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aerial
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vertical
Adjective
  • It has since been lifted to a vertical position and moved inside the bay alongside three other Ship upper stages still under assembly.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The cover lifts up and back, exposing the build platform, resin tank, and vertical motion system with generous access from the front and sides.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of vertical

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“Aerial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aerial. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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