hang gliding

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Recent Examples of hang gliding Fans of the classic Soarin’ Over California will get another chance to go hang gliding over Napa Valley, Monterey Bay and Redwood Creek with the opening day version of the flight simulator ride running during the food fest. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
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  1. gliding
  2. soaring
  3. ballooning
Noun
  • Visitors especially enjoy paragliding and hang-gliding in the area, as well as canoeing and hiking all around the Valley.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 July 2026
  • And in 2022, Ristroph studied the surpassingly complex aerodynamics of what makes a good paper airplane—specifically what is needed for smooth gliding.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
Definition of gliding
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  • Yet the ensuing media coverage sent the rapper’s profile soaring.
    — Naveen Basavaraj, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026
  • And this isn't the first time Sydney sent a company's stock price soaring.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of soaring
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  • The film was greenlit at $125 million but ended up ballooning to $160 and $180 million after production ran long, according to knowledgeable sources.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Bond traders are increasingly concerned about sticky inflation and the government’s ballooning debt pile.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
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“Hang gliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20gliding. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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