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Recent Examples of airflow
Fungal diseases are more likely when the plant is crowded and there isn’t enough airflow.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
When airflow is blocked, the compressor has to work harder, runs hotter and adds to the fire risk in your kitchen.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
By 2008, New York City overhauled its building codes, fully absorbing the lessons of 9/11, with a focus on stair width, ceiling height, and airflow.
—Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026
Singh recommends starting with softer, breathable materials like cotton, linen, bamboo and modal, which tend to be gentler on sensitive skin and allow airflow.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
When airflow is blocked, the compressor has to work harder, runs hotter and adds to the fire risk in your kitchen.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
By 2008, New York City overhauled its building codes, fully absorbing the lessons of 9/11, with a focus on stair width, ceiling height, and airflow.
—Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026
Singh recommends starting with softer, breathable materials like cotton, linen, bamboo and modal, which tend to be gentler on sensitive skin and allow airflow.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airflow
Noun
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Amid aspersions and attack ads, the pair nearly came to blows at a community debate.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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From there, both fighters were trading blows, but the fifth round was when Strickland had an interesting moment with Chimaev.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The strongest winds are expected Saturday night through Sunday.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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An inspector can assess overall roof condition, age and visible storm damage, but a roofing specialist may be needed for a detailed hail or wind damage assessment.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Ponson had heard the lore of fast-developing storms in the northern Gulf — systems that escaped the notice of meteorologists — before exploding into near-gale winds, towering waves and rare but deadly storms.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The sky’s surreal red hues were reminiscent of apocalyptic scenes over Crete where the storm that hit the island with gale-force winds combined with a Saharan dust storm.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Water temperatures are still in the 50s, the NWS cautioned, even though the air is warm.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The producers read an apology on air the following week.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Instead, slatted wooden doors and windows channel the ocean breeze with surprising efficiency, and the air carries the low, sweet scent of copal incense.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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As the early morning breeze tickles the top of the Santa Monica Bay, three scientists pack into a small whaler boat and push out to sea in pursuit of great white sharks.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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All that matters at this reservation-only pizzeria is the crust, a technical marvel of puff, bulge and scorch.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The entire scene was unscripted and done in one take, showing a real-life conversation unfold among Moss-Bachrach, Bernthal and Evans over a chili cheese dog, a pizza puff and a lemonade.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airflow. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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