FLIGHTS Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

flights

noun

plural of flight

as in escapes

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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Recent Examples of flights Embracing modern globalized tourism, the newcomers came on direct charter flights, even from provincial cities, to the civilian airport at U-Tapao, benefiting from a 30-day visa-free agreement. — Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Since launching in May 2024, the dog-centric luxury airline has flown nearly 1 million miles, transporting 2,661 pets across 40 breeds via more than 360 flights. — Rebecca Norris, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 However, flights to the most popular domestic destinations, including Seattle and Orlando, are even more expensive, with tickets averaging nearly $800. — Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Airport officials said more than 4,400 departing flights are scheduled over the Labor Day travel period. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026 Roundtrip economy prices are already up roughly 10% this year for both domestic and international flights over Thanksgiving week, according to Points Path CEO and founder Julian Kheel, and business and first-class seats are up 6% to 10% as well. — Dan Avery,lily Wolfson, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 The Miami Herald spoke with four Cubans and one Brazilian man who were sent as part of a flurry of deportation flights across Africa in August. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 Some 150 flights to and from Okinawa's Naha airport have been canceled. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026 Skiers flying in and out of Sun Valley this winter will have daily nonstop flights to eight cities. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026

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Summary The Maldives, long known for luxury escapes, is experiencing a significant shift in traveler expectations.

— Lela London, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
No dragons, of course, but plenty of political conniving, clashing swords and last-minute escapes.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

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