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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
Damaging wind gusts and marginally severe hail are the main risks.
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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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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
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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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The strikes were also a major blow to Iran’s chain of command, killing the nation’s top generals.—
Martín González Gómez,
New York Times,
13 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
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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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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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Ranch: Smooth, rich and irresistibly savory – our Ranch Snack Wrap delivers a satisfying burst of cool ranch goodness, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
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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The outburst comes just days after Trump and Musk appeared together for a chummy White House news conference billed as a friendly sendoff for the latter.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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Brandon Novy capped the 10-run outburst with an inside-the-park home run.—
Compiled From Wire Reports,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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Eyewitnesses described furious gales and hurricane-like winds that left an avalanche of debris near the pier.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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Fierce gales hit the Irish Sea in late October 1859.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Apr. 2025
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During Mount Etna’s recent eruption, however, the flow was contained within the region’s Lion Valley, per the AP.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
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More recently, Mount Etna has been active in the past few months, with this eruption being the 14th episode since March 2025 after a 19-day lull.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 June 2025
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“Gust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gust. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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