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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Recent Examples of jet

Noun

The guests stayed in remote mountain huts and explored dramatic glaciers and fjords on foot, zip lines, jet boats, and helicopters. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 But unlike high inflation earlier this year, the current effects of rising prices are distributed broadly across the entire economy — beyond merely those sectors exposed to soaring gas, diesel and jet fuel prices. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 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

After between 30 to 45 seconds with Packard in his mouth, the whale had risen to the surface and spat him out, sending him flying through the air in a massive spray that was witnessed by his crewmate and another nearby mariner.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
One easy solution is to irrigate your nose with a saline spray or rinse, says Amin.

— Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of spray

Verb

The company had been gearing up to fly several more this year having already been given approval to fly as many as 12 times a year.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
For the 31st time as secretary of state, Marco Rubio has left on a trip abroad, flying to Uzbekistan and later India amid rumblings that America's top diplomat is ignoring pressing matters in favor of politically safer visits and meetings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of fly

Noun

The highly concentrated Cleaning Solution uses 100% natural ingredients – just two spurts are enough for a top-to-bottom clean.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
In the past, policymakers have been willing to look through inflation spurts from temporary shocks like high energy prices and tariffs.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of spurt

Verb

This post contains spoilers for The Diplomat Season 4, now streaming on Netflix.

— Peter White, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Netflix continues to be a dominant player (accounting for 19% of the market per the latest data from streaming guide JustWatch), but rivals like Amazon's Prime Video and Disney+ are close behind.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of stream

Verb

Still, when the measles outbreak erupted, Bangladesh responded swiftly and initially seemed to be winning the battle.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Multiple people were killed and dozens more were injured when an explosion erupted at a Canadian military base, according to authorities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of erupt

Verb

Ambrossi can’t sit still, and has left his hotel to speed-walk through the city, speaking rapidly and barely glancing at his phone screen.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Supporters say Prop 45 will speed up environmental review for essential housing, transportation, water, health, education and other projects, cutting costly delays and passing the savings on to consumers.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of speed

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