LEVITATION Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

levitation

noun

Definition of levitation

as in liftoff

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Recent Examples of levitation These scholars have argued that all those odd things—levitation, bilocation, miracles of all kinds, witchcraft—really did happen. — Chandler Fritz, The New York Review of Books, 21 Mar. 2026 In The Corner That Held Them, rarely does desire raise its head as the nuns busy themselves with dishonest bishops, honest con men, collapsing spires, inconclusive visions, ecclesiastical intrigues, catty infighting, attempts at levitation, and the plague. — Air Mail, 14 Feb. 2026 Isaac Okoro attempted a newfound form of levitation to keep the ball in bounds, tapping the ball to himself, then to Tre Jones. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026 But that levitation was quickly followed by a steep decline. — Noah Galuten, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for levitation

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Noun

Indeed, the world's richest man has said that SpaceX is targeting more than 10,000 Starship liftoffs per year by 2030.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026
About eight minutes after liftoff, the first-stage booster making its eighth trip to space made a recovery landing back adjacent the launch pad at Landing Zone 40.

— Richard Tribou, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of liftoff

Noun

Such information is important for an eVTOL aircraft, which must manage vertical takeoffs, transitions between flight conditions, and conventional forward flight.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
During the test, the aircraft validated not only the takeoff system, but the ability to maneuver at various altitudes and make in-flight mission adjustments while the systems checked for airworthiness.

— David Szondy October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of takeoff

Noun

The unit said the mission relied on a specialized night-hoist capability available to only a limited number of law enforcement aviation teams in the region.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
An hour later, the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office requested a helicopter with a hoist, and an Army helicopter tried to approach twice that evening, but couldn’t get through due to the weather, per KCPQ.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of hoist

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Saturday's college football slate is headlined by two SEC matchups that are some of the best rivalries in the sport - but that doesn't mean there aren't eyebrow-raising plays elsewhere.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
The best teams are built when people feel safe raising concerns, challenging assumptions and contributing.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of raising

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Earlier this week, leaf change stood at about 12-18% above 3,000 feet and at about 10% in the lower elevations.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Hartney recommends reviewing an itinerary’s activity descriptions with an older parent ahead of travel, paying attention to walking distances, terrain, elevation, long days, and how much free time is built in.

— Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of elevation

Noun

The third such increase went into effect this month, but this time there was no such rush.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The result is a modest but welcome increase in output, which climbs from 370 hp to 388 hp, while torque remains unchanged at 331 ft lbs.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of increase

Noun

The Cleveland Fed reported that several of its business contacts handed out pay raises owing to higher living costs, particularly for gasoline and electricity.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
His stance against the Blue Wall and systemic racism within the police force back in season eight blocked his options for promotion and a raise.

— Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of raise

Noun

It is expected that the SpaceX IPO will be a historic blastoff making millionaires of thousands of SpaceX employees via their equity awards.

— Bruce Brumberg, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026
Eventually things hit blastoff as Cunningham puts a kick drum under Ciani’s percolating synths, a fusion of old and new that only underlines how badass Ciani’s sounds are.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026

Definition of blastoff

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