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
Dry air and gusty winds are hampering fire crews, particularly in the southern Rockies and Plains, where blustery conditions in New Mexico and Texas are fueling rapid spread through tinder-dry grasses.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 20 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
That blustery January Saturday was peaceful, but just weeks before came a day imbued with fear.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
On a blustery cold winter night, nothing beats a steamy cup of hot chocolate.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Jerry Stoecklein was bundled in a hat, gloves and scarves on cold, blustery Saturday afternoon.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 31 Jan. 2026
For the rest of the Northeast, Sunday will be dry, blustery and very cold.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 20 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
That blustery January Saturday was peaceful, but just weeks before came a day imbued with fear.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
On a blustery cold winter night, nothing beats a steamy cup of hot chocolate.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Jerry Stoecklein was bundled in a hat, gloves and scarves on cold, blustery Saturday afternoon.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 31 Jan. 2026
For the rest of the Northeast, Sunday will be dry, blustery and very cold.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blustery
Adjective
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There will be gusty winds at times ahead of this line, and as the line moves through some locations will likely have brief wind gusts between 35 and 45 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Then, after a rainy and gusty midday Sunday, winter will return as temperatures are forecast to plunge nearly 50 degrees by Tuesday morning.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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On especially hot or windy days, a light afternoon watering may also be necessary.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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In especially sunny or windy places, just how much state power comes from renewable sources can be startling.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Best Women’s Clothing Deals From buttery soft T-shirts to breezy jumpsuits, there’s no shortage of chic and comfy spring wardrobe staples hidden in the Macy’s sale section.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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The afternoon is mostly sunny with some clouds once again, with highs reaching the mid- to upper 70s and breezy winds.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Blustery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blustery. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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