airflow

noun

Definition of airflownext
as in blow

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Recent Examples of airflow In many homes, improving airflow, sealing duct leakage, correcting excessive static pressure, reducing air leakage, adding insulation, or improving ventilation can deliver meaningful gains in comfort and energy efficiency. — Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Improving the airflow around your plant will help prevent the mold (and the bugs) from returning. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026 To prevent browning from blight, prune to open up the canopy and improve airflow; if the interior regions of the shrub aren’t so isolated, the blight fungus will be less likely to take hold. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026 At exactly 71 mph, dual vertical rear stabilizers deploy at a 71-degree angle to manage airflow and enhance stability. — New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for airflow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airflow
  1. blow
  2. wind
  3. gale
  4. air
  5. breeze
  6. puff
Noun
  • The injury to Tunsil, 32, is a major blow to the Commanders’ hopes of a bounce-back season in 2026.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Rodri's move to Barcelona is a significant blow for Madrid, who have struggled for midfield control since Kroos and Modric departed, and have been trophyless while Barcelona dominated domestically.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • Officials said deep peat soil, limited water supplies, difficult access and strong winds have complicated efforts, even with three helicopters conducting aerial firefighting operations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Some critics worry the country is rushing to deploy risky and unnecessary new technology at a time when wind, solar and battery power are increasingly affordable and reliable.
    — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of wind
Noun
  • The blaze raged through pine forests and scrubland through the weekend, whipped by gale force winds that often prevented water-dropping planes from operating.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Winds cripple aerial firefighting Nearly 500 firefighters and 23 aircraft were deployed, but gale-force winds drove flames through dry forest and crippled the response, preventing some aircraft from reaching the sea to collect water.
    — Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of gale
Noun
  • More than 50 hectares (124 acres) of peatland have burned in Jambi province on Sumatra island, causing choking haze in some areas and raising concerns about worsening air quality.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • More drones and missiles are slipping through both sides’ fraying air defenses, meaning that the civilian death toll has increased, and more critical infrastructure is being damaged.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of air
Noun
  • The onshore breeze will steer storms to the west later on Tuesday.
    — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • There’s even an open-air spa on the back deck with a single wooden massage table surrounded by white curtains that billow in the breeze.
    — Annie Daly, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of breeze
Noun
  • Ganni disciples might pair a leopard print dresses with chunky sneakers, or puff-sleeve blouses with track pants—both formulas that helped cement it as one of the leading forces behind CPHFW’s street style.
    — Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
  • With a refreshingly modern take on Scandi fashion, the brand, led by creative director Ditte Reffstrup and CEO Nicolaj Reffstrup, is known for its bold leopard prints; vibrant florals; poplin; oversized puff-sleeve dresses; and chunky footwear.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of puff

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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airflow. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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