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
But January, with its blustery winds and chilly temperatures, is when boxes must be cleaned, inspected and repaired.
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Joe Murphy, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
That's a blustery way to say the mission will provide critical insights into Mars' climate history and evolution.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Thousands braced the blustery winds and bone-chilling temperatures Thursday afternoon to celebrate Zohran Mamdani’s ceremonial swearing-in as New York City‘s 112th mayor.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Jan. 2026
Once the snow clears out, New Year's Day is looking cold and blustery, with highs ranging from the mid 20s to low 30s.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Early Monday, our final blustery cold front of the year swept across Texas, with Austin temperatures frantically dropping from 85 to the low 40s like a driver who just saw a cop on in a school zone with a radar gun.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
Wind advisories had expired by evening, but blustery conditions were expected through Saturday, along with thunderstorms.
—Holly Ramer, Fortune, 30 Dec. 2025
On a blustery November morning, Brandon Scott’s small entourage stood on the sidewalk outside The Terraces at Park Heights, a brand-new senior living facility in West Baltimore.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
While no record cold temperatures are expected on Saturday and the feels-like temperatures are expected to improve briefly, most will remain seasonably cold and blustery.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2025
Joe Murphy, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
That's a blustery way to say the mission will provide critical insights into Mars' climate history and evolution.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Thousands braced the blustery winds and bone-chilling temperatures Thursday afternoon to celebrate Zohran Mamdani’s ceremonial swearing-in as New York City‘s 112th mayor.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Jan. 2026
Once the snow clears out, New Year's Day is looking cold and blustery, with highs ranging from the mid 20s to low 30s.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Early Monday, our final blustery cold front of the year swept across Texas, with Austin temperatures frantically dropping from 85 to the low 40s like a driver who just saw a cop on in a school zone with a radar gun.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
Wind advisories had expired by evening, but blustery conditions were expected through Saturday, along with thunderstorms.
—Holly Ramer, Fortune, 30 Dec. 2025
On a blustery November morning, Brandon Scott’s small entourage stood on the sidewalk outside The Terraces at Park Heights, a brand-new senior living facility in West Baltimore.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
While no record cold temperatures are expected on Saturday and the feels-like temperatures are expected to improve briefly, most will remain seasonably cold and blustery.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blustery
Adjective
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Locally gusty winds also could pose a hazard.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the precipitation, winds could also be increasingly gusty from the Pacific Northwest to the Northern Rockies.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Weekend in the 50s ahead Over Oklahoma City, the weather is predicted to hit 55 degrees at its highest on Saturday, and has the makings of a windy day overall with average winds at 10 mph and gusts up to 23 mph.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cold and windy conditions are expected in the Southern California region on Thursday, with Santa Ana winds set to develop this evening.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Among the new additions is the Buena Vista Lounge, a breezy, open-air welcome area surrounded by greenery and sweeping ocean views.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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As for the skirt, the silhouette was breezy and looked to be easy to move around in.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Blustery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blustery. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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