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

Passengers and crew managed to subdue him, according to their own accounts, and an off-duty flight crew on the jet made a safe emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. — Tucker Reals, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 The report largely follows NTSB findings and says the FAA’s route-crossing of military helicopters and civilian jets was a primary factor. — Alex Horton, Washington Post, 8 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jet

Noun

From half a mile away, on the Zimbabwe side, the spray cools on my face.

— Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
To help tame frizz and add shine to your locks, consider picking up this hair dryer brush and this heat styling spray, too.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of spray

Verb

As soon as the first few teaspoons of coffee drip out, pour them into a small stainless steel bell creamer (or small metal bowl) and add the sugar.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
That said, Gunn tried to pour cold water on the widespread theory that Adria Arjona will play Wonder Woman in the Superman sequel.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of pour

Verb

Wilson was neither ejected from the game nor subject to further discipline afterward.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
The 15 people who remained in the wagon were all ejected, while the driver was pinned underneath the tractor and dragged several yards, the sheriff's office said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of eject

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

Read on about Matthew Lillard and Amber Midthunder’s experience on Prime Video’s Carrie, now available to stream.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Starting next year, the Emmy Awards will stream on Amazon Prime Video under a six-year exclusive deal announced yesterday.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of stream

Verb

Those remarks came as a new controversy erupted in Israel over the official record of Netanyahu's actions on the morning of the attack.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
In the Prime Video limited series, set 50 years after Blade Runner 2049, the simmering conflict between the artificial beings, known as Replicants, and humans has erupted into outright war, and humans lost.

— Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of erupt

Verb

Content creator Leah Victoria has turned the recipes she's known for online @leahscucina into a new cookbook full of recipes for busy parents, at-home cooks and anyone looking to speed up their dinner routine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Sometimes that’s true, especially now that AI can speed up prototyping and development.

— Malte Kramer, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of speed

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