Thesaurus results for GUSTS

gusts

noun

plural of gust

as in blows

a sudden brief rush of wind a gust tore her umbrella from her grip and blew it down the street

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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 gusts Severe weather cut power to nearly 1 million customers in the Midwest as perilous thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts pummeled the region Tuesday. — CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Severe weather cut power Tuesday in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana as perilous storms pummeled the region, darkening the sky and carrying extreme wind gusts across state lines. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 Storms swept across the Mid-Atlantic Monday afternoon ushering in damaging wind gusts. — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 While temperatures across Spain remained high, some parts of the country were expecting thunderstorms Monday afternoon that could bring strong gusts of wind. — Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Residents can expect winds to be west to northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph and minimum humidity 10 to 15%. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Fire crews from Southern California have been dispatched to help battle more than a dozen wildfires across Washington state that are being fueled by dry conditions and strong gusts. — Jessica Hullinger, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026 The main threats from the stronger storms are damaging wind gusts and hail up to quarter-sized, the weather service said. — Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026 The storm, with wind gusts to 50 mph and pea sized hail, moved northeast at 10 mph, the service said in a weather statement. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

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Noun

After the dustups, the offense went from taking blows from the defense to delivering some of its own.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
During the less than a minute-long elevator ride, the duo trading blows, according to the video.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of blows

Noun

Residents described hearing explosions believed to be blasts from the old shells, authorities said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
If the gas nozzle became clogged or leaked, pockets of concentrated acetylene could build up and ignite, causing localized explosions.

— Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of explosions

Noun

The region’s mild climate and coastal breezes encourage an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
Peak-season crowds begin to thin, evening breezes feel a little cooler and the countdown to Labor Day serves as a reminder to savor the season before shorter autumn days arrive.

— Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of breezes

Noun

Scientists are curious about the sun’s inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward Earth.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
The engines, adapted from those used in the company’s heavy machinery, mix pressurized hydrogen gas with air and ignite it to create bursts of power.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of bursts

Noun

The board approved an ordinance suspending building permit fees related to repairs in the aftermath of the recent tornadoes.

— Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
This year, Tropical Storm Arthur brought record rainfall to areas of Louisiana and generated flash flooding and tornadoes along the Gulf coast.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of tornadoes

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The McKinney City Council voted late Wednesday night to approve a site plan for a new mosque after a marathon meeting marked by outbursts and hours of public comment.

— Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
His wife, Liz (Evan Rachel Wood), is a sneak preview of Debbie’s future, self-medicating with drugs, alcohol, and wrathful outbursts.

— Judy Berman, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of outbursts

Noun

The past 14 years have included some flurries of diplomatic contact between Iran and the West.

— Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
There is even a remote possibility for a few flurries in the highest peaks of the Sierra on Saturday and Sunday nights with temps briefly below freezing.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of flurries

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