takeoffs

noun

plural of takeoff
1
as in launches
a rising from a surface at the start of a flight (as of a rocket) make sure your tray table is safely put away during takeoff

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2
as in parodies
a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect a sitcom that's a takeoff of an old TV show from the 1960s

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Recent Examples of takeoffs Water takeoffs and electric propulsion REGENT describes Seagliders as a transport option for contested logistics, including moving personnel and equipment into and out of conflict zones. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026 Kasdin said Griffin hired a sound expert to simulate how much noise the helicopter would generate during takeoffs and landings. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 It's related to, but different from, a ground delay, which is when flights destined for an airport experiencing adverse conditions must delay their takeoffs, according to the FAA. — Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Its main runway is the busiest in the country, with over 800 daily takeoffs and landings, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority. — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 The hybrid design pairs a stretchy, breathable upper with springy cushioning designed for explosive takeoffs. — Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026 Over time, the stress of takeoffs and landings can lead to cracking near door corners. — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 The aircraft will offer a new Autobrake system, too, increasing safety and comfort during takeoffs and landings. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 July 2026 These airfield signs are used by pilots to confirm the plane is lined up with the appropriate runway during takeoffs and landings. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
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  1. launches
  2. parodies
  3. spoofs
Noun
  • The launch complex was originally built in the 1960s to host launches of a different megarocket — NASA's Saturn V, which sent the Apollo moon missions skyward.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • New oil-in-serum launches from mass-market drugstore brands over the next two quarters.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of launches
Noun
  • The name of the collection parodies the seriousness of the museum, even as the collection itself is the kind of thing that has traditionally gotten scant attention within actual institutions.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • His high-water mark was without a doubt the United Way commercial, one of the best commercial parodies of the last 25 years.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of parodies
Noun
  • It's been a great couple of years for horror movies, which means that the time was right for the return of horror spoofs.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The goofy sketch comedies and homemade spoofs that once filled his channel gradually disappeared, replaced by melancholy short films and bleak monologues.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of spoofs

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“Takeoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takeoffs. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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