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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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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
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
Prepare for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
Although most of its worst winds were to the east, Dorian raked the Outer Banks with wind gusts of over 100 mph, before returning to the Atlantic Ocean, the hurricane center reported.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Trying to assign a deterministic ROI to a single tactic is like trying to pinpoint the gust of wind responsible for a wildfire.
—Gully Flowers, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Damaging wind gusts and marginally severe hail are the main risks.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025
Prepare for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
Although most of its worst winds were to the east, Dorian raked the Outer Banks with wind gusts of over 100 mph, before returning to the Atlantic Ocean, the hurricane center reported.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Trying to assign a deterministic ROI to a single tactic is like trying to pinpoint the gust of wind responsible for a wildfire.
—Gully Flowers, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gust
Noun
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Khan feared that delaying his departure beyond the deadline might have resulted in his wife and children being hauled off to a police station along with him, which would have been a blow to his family’s dignity.—
Elena Becatoros,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Fatemeh Bahrami / Anadolu via Getty Images The Israel Defense Forces also confirmed that Bagheri and Salami had been killed, in what is likely to be a big blow to Iran’s security forces.—
Courtney Kube,
NBC news,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Photo taken after an explosion in downtown Tehran amid Israel's two-day campaign of strikes against Iran on June 15.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The explosion of betting options signals the next stage of growth for U.S. sports betting, shifting from wagers placed before a game to betting during a game.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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The same can be said for the surrounding foothill communities, such as La Cañada Flintridge or Sierra Madre, where a dry, windy day could put them at the same risk for disaster.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Fields’ passing was subpar during the windy, rainy weather two weeks ago.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Keeping SailGP’s identical F50 catamarans, which compete head-to-head, in stable flight is hard enough on an open track, so trying to achieve constant foiling as the breeze swirls off the streets of Manhattan is much more difficult.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Keep reading for more pots and planter boxes on sale at Wayfair to make gardening a breeze.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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Then, just before the neutron star is consumed by the black hole, these waves turn into a powerful blast, emitting a burst of radio waves known as a fast radio burst (FRB).—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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Several videos shared on TikTok by Khalifa show groups of Palestinians lying flat on the ground and taking cover from ongoing bursts of automatic gunfire.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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Damaging winds are the primary threat, but marginally severe hail and a brief tornado might be possible.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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As intense rain swept through, the weather service issued a tornado warning and urged residents to seek shelter.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Elsewhere, beware of outbursts and shocking news in the first few days of the week.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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Although aurora can occasionally be seen in deep twilight, the display needs to be strong and the timing of outbursts fortunate.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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With its ultralight, moisture-wicking material and breezy back vents, this Slack Tide Camp Shirt goes the extra mile to keep you cool.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
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Deep Cover The Bottom Line An easy, breezy good time.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2025
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“Gust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gust. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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