like the wind

phrase

: very fast

He grabbed the money and ran like the wind.

Examples of like the wind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Neither player is a surefire prospect, but both are reminders that the Tigers have more intriguing speed in their system — and are allowing those players to run like the wind. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Though invisible like the wind, music can be a formidable force of energy. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026

Step outside, look for one small thing that inspires a sense of wonder like the wind in the trees, a bright starry night, or the sparkle of holiday lights. — Jennifer Moss, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025

Some facts are permanent and universal, but data can be like the wind, constantly changing direction and speed depending on shifting conditions. — Kerry Jackson, Oc Register, 8 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for like the wind

• chagrined
• downwind
• rescind
• upwind
• whirlwind
• woodwind
• finned
• ginned
• grinned
• pinned
• sinned
• skinned