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as in blow
a sudden brief rush of wind
a gust tore her umbrella from her grip and blew it down the street
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as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
the stressed-out coworker cried out with a gust of emotion that we had never witnessed before
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Recent Examples of gust
Damaging wind gusts potentially topping 75 mph will take over as the main threat later Wednesday night, with individual storms expected to merge into cohesive lines from eastern Kansas first and eventually expand to western Ohio.
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Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Other risks include damaging wind gusts of 70 to 80 miles per hour, and heavy rainfall causing flash fooding.
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Albert Ramon,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Borsari said the only way fights won’t happen is if there is lightning within an 8-mile radius or if wind gusts exceed 35 mph.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
The storms may bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 70 mph.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Other risks include damaging wind gusts of 70 to 80 miles per hour, and heavy rainfall causing flash fooding.
—
Albert Ramon,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Borsari said the only way fights won’t happen is if there is lightning within an 8-mile radius or if wind gusts exceed 35 mph.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
The storms may bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 70 mph.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gust
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Emotionally, militarily, even symbolically, this is a devastating blow to the Black Queen and her cause.
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When Lucerys refuses, Aemond chases Lucerys on his dragon, seemingly meaning to injure him rather than kill him, but his dragon, Vhagar, delivers a fatal blow to Rhaenyra’s son.
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Moscow’s mayor said air defenses shot down nearly 200 drones, as videos circulating on social media showed explosions and smoke billowing across the Russian capital.
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The fire reached an ammonia line, triggering several small explosions and a dramatic image of flames shooting through the building roof as crews evacuated the area to avoid the fumes.
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Inside the villa, the vibe was much more relaxed, as guests mingled in the garden hoping to catch a breeze before the runway show began.
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The spinner wheels and adjustable handle make pulling it through the airport a breeze, and the inside has a mesh divider, elastic straps, and a hidden pocket to keep belongings organized.
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Comprising 1,650 radio dishes, the telescope aims to study black holes, spinning dead stars and radio bursts from deep space.
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The concept of producing electricity from ion movement is not new, and as Kim explained, electric eels use a similar principle in nature, generating electrical bursts by controlling ion flow across specialized cells known as electrocytes.
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Since mid-May, the National Weather Service has confirmed 14 tornadoes in southwestern Pennsylvania.
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Damaging winds are the main risk, but a brief tornado or two can’t be ruled out.
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Bryson Stott's three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia's eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night.
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The symptoms often look different in dads—anger or sudden outbursts, irritability and substance misuse, for example.
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Benintendi was told by announcer Len Kasper before the game that the wind was a gale blowing out, which was perfect for his moment.
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Iceland, in particular, is gifted with regular gale-force winds; summer days can rotate between sun, sleet, and snow; and the terrain requires special knowledge to safely navigate.
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The hotel staff can help direct you to info about eruptions, closures, and options for outdoor experiences.
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The video then shows an eruption of flames from what sources say were lithium batteries from an e-bike that was in the living room.
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“Gust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gust. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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