Reentry

Synonyms for "reentry" (81 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (17)

apogeeattitude-control rocketbacksetbackslidingbackward motionbackward stepballistic capsuleburncapsuledeep-space shipdockingdocking maneuverearth insertion
Noun(3 words)
Adjective(1 words)
earthward landing

Strong matches (24)

ferry rocketfuel shiphomecominginjectioninsertionlapselemlmlunar excursion modulelunar modulemanned rocketmodulemoon shipmultistage rocketorbitparking orbitperigeereaction

Related words (40)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: apogee, attitude-control rocket, backset, backsliding, backward motion.
  • Sentence evidence is available for reentry, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "reentry".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "reentry"

Keep "reentry" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "reentry" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "reentry", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "reentry" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

9 entries
brain mechanismeventneural processphenomenonpolicy objectiveprocessrehabilitation conceptreturnsocial process

More specific

9 entries
atmospheric reentrycommunity reentrycortical reentryorbital reentryparole reentryprobationer reentrythalamocortical reentryuncontrolled reentryworkplace reintegration

Collocations

6 entries
atmospheric reentryreentry heat shieldreentry into spacereentry proceduresreentry windowspacecraft reentry

Inflections

4 entries

Derivations

3 entries

Sample sentences

7 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Most important of all, the brain needs global reentry pathways connecting these anatomical structures.

Source: tatoeba (30498)

The third and most important idea is that of reentry.

Source: tatoeba (245006)

The capsule splashed down in the Indian Ocean and was successfully recovered, but a failure of the reentry guidance system subjected the biological specimens to a ballistic 20G reentry.

Source: tatoeba (3955412)

Once in orbit, Yuri Gagarin had no control over his spacecraft. Vostok's reentry was controlled by a computer program sending radio commands to the space capsule.

Source: tatoeba (3958774)

Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "reentry"?

Closest matches include apogee, attitude-control rocket, backset, backsliding, backward motion.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "reentry"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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