airflow

noun

Definition of airflownext
as in blow

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Recent Examples of airflow Both machines run on the same 12-core M6 chip, but have quite different thermal dissipation and airflow due to their radically different designs. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026 Astra can explore different vehicle nose shapes and simulate airflow to identify designs that reduce drag. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026 Cooling tends to be a problem, too, with insufficient airflow across radiators, and obviously engine power is reduced with less oxygen to burn. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026 Inside, temperatures hover between 50 and 54 degrees, with humidity and airflow constantly adjusted to grow fluffy white rinds and unlock maximum flavor. — Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 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
  • Toney is one of the leaders on the team, so losing him before the biggest game of the regular season was a tough blow.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • While the announcement doesn’t guarantee that Eisenkot will be the next prime minister, Herzog’s decision is another blow to Netanyahu, who lost his parliamentary majority in the election.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • Saturday highs will climb into the 60s with northerly winds of 10 mph that could grow stronger.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The gardens allow for privacy and a symphony of sounds; wind rustles through the trees, water ripples through the pool, and birds chirp.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of wind
Noun
  • Because sails are made to withstand gale-force winds, the bag is structurally strong, yet looks light and luminous.
    — Nicholas Blechman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026
  • When the gales of November came early, as the song goes, large waves and intense wind lashed the ship on her final voyage.
    — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of gale
Noun
  • Its intelligent control system adjusts the volume of air supplied beneath the hull according to the vessel’s speed and draught.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • And then the spontaneous cheers and shouts erupted as the aircraft, full of returning troops, lifted off the South Vietnam air strip.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of air
Noun
  • The structures are wood, often colorful but always fragile, with large verandas designed to catch and route cooling breezes through the home.
    — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The long school holiday was coming to an end, and though the sunlight still offered the brightness of summer, the breeze that blew suggested the sombre quality of autumn.
    — Yasushi Inoue, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of breeze
Noun
  • Common areas also include a lively lobby bar and cigar room for pours and puffs, respectively, as well as an impressive wine list with bottles sourced from all over the world.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Hannah Waddingham Waddingham brought the drama to Thursday night’s red carpet with a voluminous updo, pulling her signature blonde hair to the back of her head and adding a high puff on top.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of puff

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

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