FLIGHT Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun (1)

ˈflīt

Definition of flight

as in flying

travel through the air by the use of wings for centuries people had been fascinated by the flight of birds

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noun (2)

as in escape

the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement a work of 19th-century Romanticism depicting the ancient Israelites' flight from Egypt

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That symbolism extends to February’s ban on flight, which Ushev sees as stripping people of their capacity to dream. — Alexandra Patterson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 Travelers who are considering booking one of these flights can use websites like SkyAccess, which posts available empty leg inventory for flights weeks or months in advance. — Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026 Travel gear deals While the bigger-ticket Labor Day weekend deals come in the form of flights and hotels, don't overlook retail sales. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 More on Avelo Airlines and Concord-Padgett Regional Airport Since launching in April 2021, Avelo has flown more than 10 million passengers on nearly 80,000 flights, according to the airline. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flight

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American has been trying to close a profit gap with rivals United and Delta Air Lines and said earlier this year that its flying is split about 80% domestic versus 20% international.

— Michele Luhn, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Swedish flying fell by just over 4% in 2019 as interest in rail travel grew.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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Na Praia won’t be open until summer 2027, but the proprietors of the beloved pastoral escape that is São Lourenço do Barrocal east of Comporta are promising an exquisite new offering of suites, houses, and villas nestled into the dunes themselves.

— Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
In 1959, the Dalai Lama fled Tibet through the Himalayas; a smokejumper designed a special high-altitude parachute to drop three hundred thousand Indian rupees to his escape party.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

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