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as in blow
a sudden brief rush of wind
a gust tore her umbrella from her grip and blew it down the street
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as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
the stressed-out coworker cried out with a gust of emotion that we had never witnessed before
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Recent Examples of gust
Temperature falling to around 31 by 5 p.m. West wind 14-17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Strong winds from the northwest with gusts up to 50 mph.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The hurricane center said early Wednesday morning, July 2, Flossie is located about 315 miles south-southeast of Cabo San Lucas with maximum sustained winds near 115 mph with higher gusts.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2025
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Strong winds from the northwest with gusts up to 50 mph.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The hurricane center said early Wednesday morning, July 2, Flossie is located about 315 miles south-southeast of Cabo San Lucas with maximum sustained winds near 115 mph with higher gusts.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gust
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In another blow to China’s push to become a regional leader, India on Thursday rejected signing a joint statement facilitated by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization—one such grouping set up by China and Russia to counter U.S. influence.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
27 June 2025
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The Senate parliamentarian's guidance has delivered several blows to key GOP provisions, including an effort to exclude undocumented immigrants from receiving Medicaid benefits and a plan to lower provider taxes, which states use to help fund their portion of Medicaid costs.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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No one was injured in the explosion, which rained debris on the beaches of the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 June 2025
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Like Squid Game, Dead Set juxtaposes familiar cultural symbols and settings with grim, inevitable explosions of blood, straddling the line between twisted, compelling drama and a sobering reminder of violence lurking in our present society.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Keep scrolling to find more totes, crossbody bags, and wallet phone cases under $60 at Amazon that will make your summer travels a breeze..—
Claire Harmeyer,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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The recipes are broken down clearly, with numbered steps, photos, and bolded ingredients that make skimming a breeze.—
Neha Tandon,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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The Venetian police’s hybrids, recently aquired, are by Huracan Marine, designed to run on diesel when the cops need bursts of speed, and on electricity when slow cruising is required.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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April 2025 The Star: The cards suggest April will bring a refreshing burst of hope and clarity for you, Aries, as The Star invites you to reconnect with your dreams and aspirations.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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The National Weather Service reported a weak tornado touched down near Omar, Delaware, on Monday afternoon, damaging only a small patch of trees.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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At other times, conditions may be less than perfect, and a tornado will suddenly appear.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Mention that season, and most cite his 56-point outburst against Annapolis Area Christian School.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2025
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Anyone else want to torture me with an outburst at this very moment?—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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From the Oregon border to San Diego, NWS issued a combination of gale warnings, hazardous seas, and beach hazards statements.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The tire marks from dump trucks hadn’t yet been blown away by the incessant gales of the high desert.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Featuring hundreds of diagrams from the past millennium, ranging from financial charts to maps of volcanic eruptions, the exhibition provides the kind of survey that brings definition to an entire category of visual communication.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Earth processes – such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions – also trigger cascading hazards, often with long-lasting effects.—
Brian J. Yanites,
The Conversation,
26 June 2025
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“Gust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gust. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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