as in gusty
marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
it can be a bit risky to drive across the bridge on a blustery day
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Recent Examples of blustery
Sometimes the blustery weather can distract play, as a takeaway food bag blowing onto the main stadium court during Grigor Dimitrov’s first-round victory against Terence Atmane did on Thursday.
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Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
On a blustery October night in Brooklyn, an unusual crowd gathered outside the opulent Kings Theatre.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
Trust is built over time, but the blustery ultimatum that Hegseth has set leaves Anthropic with no good options.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
The storms typically develop offshore between Georgia and New Jersey and then move up the coast, bringing blustery winds and lots of snow in the winter (or heavy rain in other seasons), CNN Meteorologist Mary Gilbert explains.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Michigan will see steady snowfall and blustery winds early this week, with the heaviest accumulations predicted in the Upper Peninsula.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 23 Feb. 2026
There’s no doubt that fresh flowers bring vibrancy and life into our homes during these blustery, winter months.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
In blustery, demanding conditions at Atlantic Beach Country Club, Kress birdied four of his final five holes to post a bogey-free 6-under 66 as Florida edged UNC Wilmington by a stroke.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Brisk weather in Baltimore through Friday Wednesday will be the mildest of the blustery days ahead of us.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
On a blustery October night in Brooklyn, an unusual crowd gathered outside the opulent Kings Theatre.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
Trust is built over time, but the blustery ultimatum that Hegseth has set leaves Anthropic with no good options.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
The storms typically develop offshore between Georgia and New Jersey and then move up the coast, bringing blustery winds and lots of snow in the winter (or heavy rain in other seasons), CNN Meteorologist Mary Gilbert explains.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
Michigan will see steady snowfall and blustery winds early this week, with the heaviest accumulations predicted in the Upper Peninsula.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 23 Feb. 2026
There’s no doubt that fresh flowers bring vibrancy and life into our homes during these blustery, winter months.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
In blustery, demanding conditions at Atlantic Beach Country Club, Kress birdied four of his final five holes to post a bogey-free 6-under 66 as Florida edged UNC Wilmington by a stroke.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Brisk weather in Baltimore through Friday Wednesday will be the mildest of the blustery days ahead of us.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blustery
Adjective
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However gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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In these areas, storms are generally more isolated and less intense, but gusty winds and heavy rain remain possible.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to being lightweight for spring, it’s equipped with moisture-wicking technology to keep you dry and cool in wet, windy, and humid conditions.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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However, Monday will stay windy, meaning temperatures will feel more like the 20s and teens.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This breezy linen-blend matching set solves that problem.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Opt for an elevated neutral palette A seamless flow is easy and breezy in this outdoor kitchen and dining area by Regan Baker Design, an AD Pro member.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Blustery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blustery. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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