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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
Winds will be breezy from the south, with gusts between 20 and 25 mph through lunchtime.
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
These gusts are part of the same storm system, amplified locally by terrain and downsloping effects.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Jan. 2026
As for this week’s forecast, it’s supposed to be 25 degrees with a real feel of 11 and wind gusts up to 22 MPH on Sunday night.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Once the fires were sparked, an exceptionally strong mountain wave wind event, with northerly 80 to 100 mph gusts, spread the fires rapidly through densely populated neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
These gusts are part of the same storm system, amplified locally by terrain and downsloping effects.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Jan. 2026
As for this week’s forecast, it’s supposed to be 25 degrees with a real feel of 11 and wind gusts up to 22 MPH on Sunday night.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Once the fires were sparked, an exceptionally strong mountain wave wind event, with northerly 80 to 100 mph gusts, spread the fires rapidly through densely populated neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gust
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Additionally, hometown hero and skier Gus Kenworthy acts as host for the entire week, which features events like the blow-out White Party, a drag and burlesque show with both national and local talent, and the Glitter Ball where anything that sparkles is in fashion.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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George Kittle’s Achilles had popped, a devastating blow to the soul of the roster.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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My research explores how well-meaning, but draconian, efforts to correct the abusive opioid prescription promotion practices of drug companies were followed by a nationwide explosion of overdoses from illicit opioids, again in the absence of equivalent efforts to make opioid treatment available.—
Charles LeBaron,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The company weathered a near-disastrous explosion at its rocket ranch and continued to expand its ambitions.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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The waves crash along the rocks as grass in the dunes sway back in forth in the cool breeze.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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To cap off the event, a team of people descends with a 70-foot rainbow flag blowing in the breeze.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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The only constant is Mount Etna, looming off to one side, at times sputtering out smoke, ash, and short bursts of lava.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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And yet, two-thirds into the song’s six-minute lurch, a beaming synth line appears like a biblical burst of light, a plea for sanctuary from perpetual chaos.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
9 Jan. 2026
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Damaging wind, tornadoes, and some large hail are the primary threats Saturday morning and into the day.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
10 Jan. 2026
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After a bout of severe weather and tornadoes crossed Oklahoma on Thursday, the Sooner State will likely see more cold and precipitation into the week ahead.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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As 6-7 went viral, teachers complained that random outbursts by their students were interrupting their lessons.—
Rebekah Willett,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kerr, who was ejected in the loss to the Clippers, was not worried about how the league or his players would react to his outburst.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In Milwaukee, the Weather Service's office has issued a gale warning for Lake Michigan until midnight Monday.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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The Great Lakes are under storm, gale, and heavy freezing spray warnings.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Following the dramatic discovery, Walker discovers that the long-ago murder is somehow linked to the conspiracy behind the arms dealer and the mysterious volcanic eruption at Crater Lake.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The activity periodically forms a dome over the main vent, which eventually collapses, causing an eruption.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Gust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gust. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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