skydiving
noun
sky·div·ing
ˈskī-ˌdī-viŋ 
: the sport of jumping from an airplane and typically executing a prolonged free fall before deploying a parachute
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Kevin is an adventurous guy who loves living on the edge by going skydiving, bungee jumping and cliff diving.
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Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
At the time of the crash, the plane was taking six people on a skydiving mission shortly before 1 p.m. Saturday.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024
Then they get geared up in a helmet and flight suit before getting into a wind tunnel that simulates the action of skydiving.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024
The South Korean was one of many students from around the world that traveled to the skydiving center to jump and train, often drawn to its low prices.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 24 May 2024
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Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
At the time of the crash, the plane was taking six people on a skydiving mission shortly before 1 p.m. Saturday.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024
Then they get geared up in a helmet and flight suit before getting into a wind tunnel that simulates the action of skydiving.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024
The South Korean was one of many students from around the world that traveled to the skydiving center to jump and train, often drawn to its low prices.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 24 May 2024
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“Skydiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skydiving. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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