as in gusty
marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
a blowy day that resulted in most of the fall foliage being knocked off the trees
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Adjective
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Add in a very gusty wind, and feels-like readings will hover in the single digits through most of the day on Tuesday.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026 -
Additional clipper-like systems are expected over the weekend, bringing more snow chances, gusty winds, and bitterly cold conditions into early next week.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The air was frigid and windy on a January morning as Sandra Avalos scanned Empress Row in Dallas for cars entering and exiting the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2026
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To protect against the cold, Sobti also recommends covering your mouth, nose and extremities, wearing a hat and gloves, and using extra caution in windy conditions.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Cold rain and blustery winds on Friday afternoon will make for difficult travel.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Solving the crime will require quick detours into the lives of his loyal partner who was killed (Kenneth Choi); his new partner (Kali Reis), who seems the soul of trustiness; his blustery AA sponsor (Chris Sullivan); and his teen-brat daughter (Kylie Rogers).—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The new Arawak Spa, named for the local indigenous tribe, occupies a breezy former villa with its own serenity pool, and herbal treatments inspired by the island’s first inhabitants.—
Alex Postman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Temperatures aren’t expected to be much better come Saturday, with a high of 12 degrees and breezy conditions, according to AccuWeather.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Blowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowy. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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