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satellite

[sat-l-ahyt] / ˈsæt lˌaɪt /
NOUN
small planet that revolves around a larger one
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STRONG
asteroid moon planetoid
NOUN
smaller country dependent upon a larger one
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STRONG
dependency protectorate
WEAK
buffer state dependent state puppet government satellite state
NOUN
subsidiary
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STRONG
asteroid luna moon rocket spacecraft sputnik
WEAK
ancillary

Example Sentences

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AMC Networks has seen revenues decline as consumers forgo satellite and cable subscriptions and move to streaming for video entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

On Earth, smaller objects "burn up high in the... atmosphere due to friction" before they reach the ground, noted Betts, which is not the case on Earth's natural satellite.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Beginning with signals intelligence, and satellite and electronic surveillance of activity in the strait, such a mission would likely include maritime patrol aircraft and drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The company recently petitioned the FCC for permission to launch a prototype satellite made with a mirror 60 feet wide that could launch as soon as this summer.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

There is a news van with a satellite on top.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti