overfly
verb (used with object)
to fly over (a specified area, territory, country, etc.).
overflying
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present participleof overfly.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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As cool as it would be to land on the roof of your office like George Jetson, federal regulations forbid ultralights and experimental aircraft from overflying populated areas—cities, suburbs, highway corridors, etc.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
Initial ADS-B data show the landing 767 overflying the departing 737.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 5, 2023
The plane was overflying Belarus on its way from Athens to Vilnius when Belarus controllers ordered it to land in Minsk, citing a bomb threat.
From Reuters ● Jan. 31, 2022
North Korea said the missile was launched toward the waters off its east coast and on a high angle to prevent it from overflying other countries.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 30, 2022
Approaching Afghanistan from the north would require overflying Uzbekistan or Tajikistan — with either of those options also likely requiring overflight of Kazakhstan.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 15, 2021
