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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
Imelda could bring rain and wind to Florida on Monday, with gusts up to 40 mph possible along the Central Florida coast.
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ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
One strong gust of wind can be enough to flip one of these trailers onto its side.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Inland areas are likely to see breezy conditions, with sustained winds 15 to 20 mph and gusts above 30 mph.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The storms are anticipated to bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
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ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
One strong gust of wind can be enough to flip one of these trailers onto its side.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Inland areas are likely to see breezy conditions, with sustained winds 15 to 20 mph and gusts above 30 mph.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The storms are anticipated to bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gust
Noun
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The Ravens have gotten off to a 1-3 start in a season for the first time since 2015, delivering an early blow to the team’s Super Bowl ambitions.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Then came the biggest blow with Gavi’s torn meniscus.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One officer on the scene advised reporters to move back, saying there was a small possibility of an explosion.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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One officer on scene advised news media to move back, saying there was a small possibility of an explosion.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The idea behind the Tumbleweed project is to design large-scale, low-cost robotic rovers that can cover great swathes of the Martian surface while driven purely by the breeze.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The cuffed pants and the knee-length cardigan offer enough coverage to stay cozy against a cool breeze.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Is the attraction the fact that it's forbidden and only exists in these short bursts?—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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Diet Coke is a low-calorie, sugar-free twist on the classic soda, and a burst of lime adds the perfect tangy twist.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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In addition to those direct fatalities, the government agency said there were 176 direct fatalities caused by either wind, storm surge, flooding or tornadoes.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, severe storms may span from eastern Texas and western Louisiana up through southern Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, bringing risks of damaging winds, hail, lightning and isolated tornadoes, according to the outlet.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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That leaves Maria to take matters into her own hands when the boy’s latest outburst lands meek would-be teacher’s pet Pauline (Nia Brown, another gifted first-timer) with a broken arm.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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After the outburst, Wilcox apologized, but that moment remains unforgettable.—
Steve Helling,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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The ship had a lucrative 19-year career until that September night when a gale-force wind caused its seams to break apart, according to the announcement.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Whoopi Goldberg learned that the hard way when the notorious blue Disney menace Stitch — of Lilo & Stitch fame — locked her into a column of gale-force air on Tuesday's episode of The View.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Sep. 2025
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That was the sound of Blackwell’s game-deciding block, followed by the deafening final eruption from the stands of Allegiant Stadium.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jenkins was ready, calmly raising his camera to capture the eruption.—
John Armwood III,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Gust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gust. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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