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
Thanks to a slow-moving weather system stalled over the Florida peninsula, the Orlando area will see an unusually high amount of rain for April through Thursday — with blustery conditions to boot.
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Neither team was able to muster any offense in chilly, blustery conditions.
—CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The blustery winds both gave and took away.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Dry conditions and blustery winds have kept area fire departments busy battling grass and field fires in the region this week.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The front brought blustery north winds and an almost 60-degree drop in temperatures from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Expect blustery winds, lightning and heavy rain through the morning.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The Legacy lost its debut match to Gotham FC, 1-0, on a blustery Saturday afternoon before 30,207 fans, a record crowd for an expansion team’s inaugural home game — evidence that Greater Boston had been starving for the National Women’s Soccer League to arrive.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
While temperatures will briefly surge ahead of this front, cold and blustery conditions will follow with temperatures 10-20 degrees below historical averages, Duff said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Neither team was able to muster any offense in chilly, blustery conditions.
—CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The blustery winds both gave and took away.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Dry conditions and blustery winds have kept area fire departments busy battling grass and field fires in the region this week.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The front brought blustery north winds and an almost 60-degree drop in temperatures from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Expect blustery winds, lightning and heavy rain through the morning.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The Legacy lost its debut match to Gotham FC, 1-0, on a blustery Saturday afternoon before 30,207 fans, a record crowd for an expansion team’s inaugural home game — evidence that Greater Boston had been starving for the National Women’s Soccer League to arrive.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
While temperatures will briefly surge ahead of this front, cold and blustery conditions will follow with temperatures 10-20 degrees below historical averages, Duff said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blustery
Adjective
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The main threats with this activity will be gusty winds and small hail, along with flooding threats.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Winds are also expected to be gustier than earlier forecasts suggested.—
Charlie Gile,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fire danger is expected to continue into Monday as warm, dry and windy weather continues, forecasters said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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The adjustable strap is a thoughtful detail for island life; the hat will stay secure on breezy overlooks and also on bumpy, windy ferry rides from island to island.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Thousands of Amazon shoppers are rounding out their spring closets with a breezy alternative to tight jeans.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The natural weave and large buckles are a perfect match for breezy cotton dresses, white jeans, or linen shorts.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Blustery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blustery. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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