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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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as in explosions
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
Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Localized gusts to 60 mph are possible.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Wednesday is forecast to see stronger wind gusts, with a maximum of 29 miles per hour, before the breezes get gentler.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The strongest winds are expected near the coast, where gusts could approach hurricane force, or 75 miles per hour, along parts of the North Carolina and Virginia shoreline by Saturday night.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Forecast models show high probabilities for wind gusts greater than 40 mph for the Cape and Islands and the coastal waters.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Localized gusts to 60 mph are possible.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Wednesday is forecast to see stronger wind gusts, with a maximum of 29 miles per hour, before the breezes get gentler.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The strongest winds are expected near the coast, where gusts could approach hurricane force, or 75 miles per hour, along parts of the North Carolina and Virginia shoreline by Saturday night.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Forecast models show high probabilities for wind gusts greater than 40 mph for the Cape and Islands and the coastal waters.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusts
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The blows are often connected to the COVID-19 pandemic and the dual labor strikes that hit Hollywood.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant weathered the blows of COVID-19, but the relationship between Valente and his partners was strained.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Flaring involves burning off residual vapors or gases in a safe manner to depressurize them and prevent explosions or accidents.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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On Saturday, Atallah Abu Hadaiyed heard explosions in Gaza City during his morning prayers and ran outside to find his cousins lying on the ground as flames curled around them.—
Sam Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Instead of windows, the rooms have floor-to-ceiling shutters to let in the ocean breezes.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Why Seedlings Need to Be Hardened Off Indoor seedlings are cultivated in a sheltered environment where they’re protected from harsh winds, bright sunlight, and cool spring breezes.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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Also, some bursts showed strong circular polarization, a signal characteristic of magnetic processes.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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Hulu has steadily built a library of bold, thought-provoking miniseries that have managed to entertain audiences in short bursts.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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While the severe weather threat may include damaging winds, experts expect fewer tornadoes than last year.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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Forecasters predict fewer tornadoes than last year, but damaging winds and downpours remain a threat.—
Brandi D. Addison,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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The dramatic close-up image below captures the immense sunspot region responsible for this week's outbursts.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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But for how much longer can Spurs continue to turn a blind eye to Romero’s online outbursts?—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Worst case scenario is that Baltimore metro receives a few flurries with up to a trace of snow.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Snow flurries in Jacksonville Why is Groundhog Day celebrated?—
Doris Alvarez Cea,
Florida Times-Union,
2 Feb. 2026
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Kilauea’s eruptions are Pele’s movements.—
Tommy Orange,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Aside from volcanic eruptions, forest fires can also make the moon appear blue.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Gusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusts. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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