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

Those incursions have forced fighter jets to scramble repeatedly in response, along with leading to a building fire and injuries in Romania following a Russian drone crash. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026 As a junior last season, Howard was utilized on flare screens and jet runs to optimize his explosive speed and quickness. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

After a terse exchange with one of the museum’s curators, Killmonger and his collaborators smash a case holding a weapon made from Wakanda’s vibranium before jetting off with it. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026 To set the scene on the Monday after Fox's stunning victory, the New Zealander jumped on a plane in Manchester bound for London before jetting back home from Heathrow Airport. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for jet

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Knight, who was driving the car, was minorly injured by the spray of bullets, while Shakur took the brunt of the gunfire.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026
Among the other gifts offered by businesses in the strip mall are temporary hair color spray from Joan Barry Hair Designers, celebrating 25 years in business, and sidewalk chalking from 40-year-old mall business Love’s Yogurt.

— Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of spray

Verb

But now, as the sun poured through the third-floor atrium of the Bloom Center, Riley couldn’t help but point out the symbolism of such an ambitious undertaking actually coming to life.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Iron remains the priority The expansion lands at a time when Washington is pouring billions into domestic critical minerals projects in an effort to loosen China’s grip on strategic supply chains.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of pour

Verb

When Aemond refuses to fight, Aegon conscripts him to fly to Tumbleton to deal with their uppity little brother.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Some more images show Kidman, Bullock, 62, King, 26, and Williams, 29, wearing flowing gowns while hooked onto wires, seemingly filming a scene that involves flying, in front of a blue screen.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of fly

Noun

Rookies will tease, and then disappoint, and some units will look good in spurts, and others will struggle.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
The 2024 second-round pick cut well through defenders and displayed worthwhile receiving ability in spurts during padded practices.

— Mike Kaye July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of spurt

Verb

Netflix has already been in business with the MLB, having expanded its deal with the league to stream multiple events between 2026 and 2028 including the MLB opening night game on March 25, and then the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on July 13.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Students streamed out of the Debsirin Nonthaburi School, on the capital's northwestern outskirts, as the wounded were loaded on to ambulances and teachers hugged each other and cried.

— Chalinee Thirasupa, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of stream

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