as in flying
travel through the air by the use of wings
for centuries people had been fascinated by the flight of birds
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as in escape
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 flight
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
The backstory The exhilarating start of commercial flight has never quite left this airport terminal-cum-hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
In other words, during snowy months, visitors can really earn that tasting room flight.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
The airline said the move reflects years of investment into connectivity on flights as demand from travelers continues to grow.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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It was punctuated by multiple flight delays and one shootaround cancellation while the team was en route to an arena.
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“Flight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flight. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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