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supersonic

[soo-per-son-ik] / ˌsu pərˈsɒn ɪk /




NOUN
jet
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Even so, not every flight will take place at supersonic speed.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

"What comes next is the first time this one-of-a-kind aircraft will fly supersonic," said Cathy Bahm, project manager for NASA's Low Boom Flight Demonstrator.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Beyond supersonic travel lies hypersonic travel, which involves flying at Mach 5 or above and comes with intense thermal challenges that have yet to be resolved.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The missiles fly at supersonic speeds and are highly accurate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Even I though Kat’s voice was like a supersonic boom splitting my eardrum, I was glad.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd




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