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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
Thunderstorms and wind gusts of more than 80 mph were reported in Frederick, South Dakota, on Wednesday, leaving buildings damaged, a radio tower and power lines toppled, and trees uprooted.
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Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Winds are forecasted to be west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and humidity as low as 10%.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Breezy northeast winds are expected at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible, the weather service said in an X post.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
Brace for quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Conditions across southern New Mexico were hot and dry, with a red flag high fire risk warning issued for the Ruidoso area because of low humidity and wind gusts that could reach 35 mph.
—Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Starting on Saturday, daytime humidity levels are expected to be incredibly low as the region is expected to be hit with north winds up to 15 to 25 miles per hour, gusts ranging from 35 to 45 mph, and up to 50 mph in some local areas.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Winds are forecasted to be west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and humidity as low as 10%.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Breezy northeast winds are expected at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Wind gusts up to 70 mph are possible, the weather service said in an X post.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
Brace for quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Conditions across southern New Mexico were hot and dry, with a red flag high fire risk warning issued for the Ruidoso area because of low humidity and wind gusts that could reach 35 mph.
—Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Starting on Saturday, daytime humidity levels are expected to be incredibly low as the region is expected to be hit with north winds up to 15 to 25 miles per hour, gusts ranging from 35 to 45 mph, and up to 50 mph in some local areas.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusts
Noun
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From there, the two schools traded blows until intermission.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
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According to the coroner, there was evidence of nine blows to the victim’s head and neck.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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SpaceX’s Elon Musk, who’s had his own share of rocket explosions, offered his condolences.—
Marcia Dunn,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Musk, who has dealt with his own spacecraft explosions, sympathized with Blue Origin's setback.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Some suites have private gardens while others have ocean vistas; whimsical swings sway with the Atlantic breezes on many terraces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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When the sliding doors are open, cross breezes flow easily from here to the pool area.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
25 May 2026
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The device does not try to impress in short bursts.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Most radio-producing objects release bursts that last for mere seconds or less, but long-period radio transients, about a dozen of which are known, produce radio waves in bursts lasting from minutes to over an hour.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
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That preparation becomes especially important during hurricanes, when tornadoes can form with little warning.—
Dave Warren,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, a national correspondent for USA TODAY, has written about hurricanes, tornadoes and violent weather for more than 30 years.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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This would trigger explosive outbursts on the white dwarf, which would be seen across the galaxy as a nova eruption.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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More Than Headlines Beckham’s talent was undeniable, but it was constantly put on the backburner as the constant talk around him was mostly about on-field outbursts and questionable comments.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The checkup came amid mounting scrutiny of the president's health, particularly given recent flurries of late-night social media posts, as well as his at-times tired demeanor during official meetings.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Snow flurries began at that elevation on Wednesday.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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There’s a certain predictability to the plots in a Taylor Sheridan production — a kind of slow, relentless grind from crisis to crisis, punctuated by occasional eruptions of violence.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The Island of Hawaii features three famous volcanoes — Kilauea with its spectacular eruptions, Mauna Kea and its spectacular sunsets, and Mauna Loa, the world’s highest mountain when measured from its underwater base to the summit.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Gusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusts. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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