skies

noun

Definition of skiesnext
plural of sky
1
as in heavens
the expanse of air surrounding the earth the sky usually looks deep blue on a bright clear day

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2
as in blisses
a dwelling place of perfect happiness for the soul after death a belief that warriors felled in battle will be raised to the sky

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Recent Examples of skies The skies above Connecticut and across the country are also expected to be jam-packed through the holidays. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024 The tracker relies on radar technology and satellites to keep tabs on Santa, according to NORAD, which notes those methods are the same ones the agency employs to protect skies over North America. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024 Countless people have reported mysterious hovering objects dotting the night skies and posted blurred images — a white light, a black background — on social media. — Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Skies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skies. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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