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Synonyms

flies

Idioms  
  1. see as the crow flies; drop like flies; no flies on someone; time flies. Also see under fly.


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It was only when samples arrived at the biomedical research laboratory in the capital Kinshasa -- nearly 1,800 kilometres away as the crow flies -- that the Ebola outbreak was confirmed.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Currently the Senedd flies two Welsh flags and one Union flag - commonly known as the union jack - at the front of the building, alongside the flag of Ukraine.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Ryanair flies shorter flights among different countries, allowing it to pack seats tighter and source labor where it is relatively cheap.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Haley Andringa, who flies cross-country on American twice a month for her makeup artistry business, travels with up to three portable chargers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Her mouth hung open so wide Gran would've asked if she was looking to catch flies.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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