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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 exceeding 100 mph—such as a 101-mph gust near Linton and 111 mph gust recorded in Luverne—were reported by the National Weather Service (NWS) and private weather stations.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
In the Indian Wells valley area of the Mojave Desert, in parts of northern San Bernardino, Inyo and Kern counties, as well as the western slopes of the San Joaquin Valley, westward winds with gusts up to 60 mph were expected through early Saturday, the NWS wrote in the red flag warning.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
The main threat with these storms will be widespread damaging wind gusts to 75 mph.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 19 June 2025
Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are predicted.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
In the Indian Wells valley area of the Mojave Desert, in parts of northern San Bernardino, Inyo and Kern counties, as well as the western slopes of the San Joaquin Valley, westward winds with gusts up to 60 mph were expected through early Saturday, the NWS wrote in the red flag warning.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
The main threat with these storms will be widespread damaging wind gusts to 75 mph.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 19 June 2025
Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are predicted.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 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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Losing Senga for an extended period would be a major blow for the Mets, but there's still reason to believe the team will explore trades for its pitchers even with him sidelined.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 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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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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Fitting these is a breeze, and the same thing can be said for the sticks and D-pad toppers.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The collection features three unique fragrances, ranging from the crisp coolness of lakeside breezes to the grounding notes of oakmoss, suede and cedarwood.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
19 June 2025
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Pride Month tends to arrive in a confetti burst of color.—
Sophia Bush,
Time,
20 June 2025
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In a burst of architectural brilliance, a pair of striking glass hallways connect the two wings of the main house, one spotlighting views of a cascading creek and the other lush landscaping.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
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The tornado destroyed the structure a few years later.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Following the tornado, about 500 McCullough students spent about three weeks at the Gary Area Career Center before returning to McCullough after the gymnasium section was cordoned off.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 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
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Liverpool can get quite frosty in late March and early April, what with gales blowing in off the Irish Sea, but the rule at Aintree on Grand National weekend, and with emphasis on Ladies Day, is: Skin is in.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The storm, named Eowyn, brought gales to Ireland throughout Friday morning and afternoon, according to the Irish Meteorological Service.—
Claire Moses,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Intense enough to ionize Earth's upper atmosphere, the eruption caused a shortwave radio blackout centered over the Pacific Ocean.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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The eruption is flowing into a remote area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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“Gust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gust. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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