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take a plane

VERB
travel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
carry cross cruise drive fly go migrate move proceed roam sail tour transmit trek vacation visit walk wander
STRONG
adventure cover explore hop jaunt jet junket motor progress ramble rove scour sightsee traverse voyage weekend wend
WEAK
cover ground get through go abroad go camping go into orbit go riding knock around make a journey make one's way overnight set forth set out take a boat take a train take a trip
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourage dissuade halt remain stay stop
STRONG
back up ignore

Example Sentences

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In recent years, many travellers have said they opted to take a plane rather than Eurostar because of the latter's fares which are deemed too high on average, according to a survey in late 2024.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

For us it was easier — you can take a plane — but they risk their lives.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2024

Of course, he’ll take a plane for the 575 miles between Indianapolis and Charlotte.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2024

“Look how swollen my feet get every time I take a plane, imagine my body,” Cardi posted on her Instagram story at the time.

From Fox News • Aug. 26, 2019

So we could maybe take a plane up there and stay at a hotel.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña