trajectory

Definition of trajectorynext
as in path
the curved course along which something (such as a rocket) moves through the air or through space the trajectory of the missile

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Recent Examples of trajectory However, the trajectory of that effort now appears uncertain. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026 For downtown businesses, the trajectory matters. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026 Most people live lives whose day-to-day features aren’t exactly gripping viewing and whose trajectories are difficult to squeeze into the structures and strictures of serialized television. David Faris, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026 If the trajectory continues, expect to see brands and creators alike lean further into storytelling, sensory experiences and products whose purpose is to spark joy in the coming months. Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trajectory
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Noun
  • Win it, and suddenly the series tightens, the doubt creeps in and the path gets a lot more complicated for Orlando.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Finding a way to better utilize those strengths in the NHL is his best path to a secure role.
    Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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  • First signed in 2023 and renewed for another three years with this latest commitment, the agreement solidifies the ports’ commitment to decarbonization and digitization along the trans-Pacific route, one of the world’s busiest container lanes.
    Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The journey began in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Doocy explored local attractions, met with artists and highlighted the city’s deep ties to the famed route.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Josh LeClair, master electrician and owner of Village Home Services, provides the following steps to contain the problem, assess damages, and troubleshoot the cause.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Two days after an ugly meeting between his chin and the Frost Bank Center hardwood in Game 2, Wembanyama couldn’t quite progress through all the steps of the NBA’s concussion protocol before tipoff Friday.
    Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2026
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  • These spillover effects are deepening an arc of instability stretching from Europe to the Middle East, from Africa to Asia.
    Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The Magic guard opened 3-for-4 from beyond the arc, hitting two 3-pointers in the final three minutes of the second quarter.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • The astronauts will be aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, which will hitch a ride to Earth orbit atop the commercial spaceflight company's Falcon 9 rocket during a launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
  • SpaceX early on in the rocket’s career gave up trying to recover the center stage on Falcon Heavy flights, so that middle booster will instead fall into the Atlantic after its finishes the job of pushing the ViaSat payload on its way to a geosynchronous transfer orbit.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In fact, going all the way back to 2010, more than half of large cap money managers underperformed the S&P 500.
    Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Fan-favorite players find ways to shine from the depths of the later rounds.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • To see Ben’s growth, to see Jon, his rapid ascent, and to see the team’s success, to see DA — there’s a tremendous sense of pride watching your buddies do such great things professionally.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
  • His ascent was fueled by an outstanding performance during the 2025 season, sharing Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year honors, standing out at the NFL Combine and nailing in-person interviews.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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  • Arsenal’s title challenge is back on track, Liverpool have been dealt a potentially season-defining injury blow, and Fantasy Premier League managers now have just four Gameweeks left to make their mark.
    Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • At those speeds, defensive systems have limited time to detect, track, and respond.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Trajectory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trajectory. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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