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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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2
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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as in windy
marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
watch out for gusty conditions as the storm blows in
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Recent Examples of gust
Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 17 May 2025
Meteorologists say the area could see heavy rainfall, wind gusts of up to 70 mph and hail up to two inches in diameter.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Initial storms are those most likely to become supercells capable of producing tornadoes, damaging wind gusts and large hail.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
Winds, with gusts around 20 to 25 mph, combined with the warm, dry conditions, will raise fire weather concerns for northwestern Missouri.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
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Noun
Damaging wind gusts, large hail and a couple of tornadoes are possible from any severe thunderstorms that move through.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 17 May 2025
Meteorologists say the area could see heavy rainfall, wind gusts of up to 70 mph and hail up to two inches in diameter.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Initial storms are those most likely to become supercells capable of producing tornadoes, damaging wind gusts and large hail.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
Winds, with gusts around 20 to 25 mph, combined with the warm, dry conditions, will raise fire weather concerns for northwestern Missouri.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gust
Noun
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In the rear of an IndyCar vehicle is a safety device called an attenuator, designed to cushion the blow from a rear impact into the wall.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The lawyers claim the measure signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis this month has already dealt significant blows to campaigns to expand Medicaid and legalize recreational marijuana in the state.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Fire investigators determined the fire and explosion were intentionally set.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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An explosion of heated coverage followed the initial report, much of it seemingly reliant on police leaks or pure speculation for sourcing.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The weather can play a role too; rain can wash pollen from the air, while a windy day can blow it around, increasing your allergy symptoms.2 How Can You Prevent Allergy Symptoms?—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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The sun’s heat causes lines to sag more on sunny days, while increased airflow on windy days cools the lines, which sag less.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Without a wire to handle or restrict you to the nearest power outlet, the cordless vacuum is a breeze to maneuver.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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The steel racks are removable and dishwasher-safe, so clean-up is a breeze.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
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The 23-year-old has the raw materials to become a decent striker, including a decent burst of acceleration, but needs to play more to develop, which might not happen at Barca.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The pair hoped to make progress against urea-cycle disorders – inherited metabolic problems, like KJ’s that leave young children vulnerable to bursts of damaging ammonia.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Noun
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This means conditions are ripe for tornadoes to form.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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On Thursday evening, the National Weather Service announced a tornado watch for the entire Chicago area and northwest Indiana until 10 p.m.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Damon Valdez singled in the fourth run of the inning and singled in a run in the Griffins’ four-run outburst in the sixth.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
20 May 2025
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William followed up a Day 1 bagel with a 24-point outburst in Day 2, while Bates shot 1 of 6 on the first day but scored 19 points on eight shots on the second day.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Draper James: Spring into summer with breezy one-and-done dresses that have discounts on discounts right now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Beyond their fierce loyalty to competing luxury brands, Lawrence's artsy aesthetic favors breezy fabrics and eclectic accessories, while Stewart is a fan of structured suiting, daring haircuts, and an artful mix of masculine and feminine silhouettes.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
18 May 2025
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“Gust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gust. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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