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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 winds of 30-40 mph are forecast, with gusts up to 70 mph for the Northern plains, and areas west of I-25.
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Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Expect winds to be southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph and relative humidity values falling around 20 to 25%.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Meteorologists say storms could be capable of producing large hail, damaging wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
For the Tehachapi Mountains, northeast winds 25 to 35 with gusts up to 50 mph.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Expect winds to be southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph and relative humidity values falling around 20 to 25%.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Meteorologists say storms could be capable of producing large hail, damaging wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
For the Tehachapi Mountains, northeast winds 25 to 35 with gusts up to 50 mph.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusts
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In the video, York is seen throwing hits while also absorbing blows to the face.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The teams traded blows throughout the night, but especially down the stretch.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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The outlet said more than 15 explosions shook Kharg Island, with the targets including air-defense systems, a naval base, an airport control tower and a helicopter hangar.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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With a swell of applause and a burst of smoke and explosions, Fuerza closed out the night — an apt ending for a band that isn’t afraid to break the rules a little bit.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2026
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Sprawling under a constant sun and cooled by ocean breezes rippling through those signature palm trees, Los Angeles is a singular city with hotel options to match.—
Tim Chester,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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From muscling the F50s around the course in strong winds, these soft, sub-foiling breezes require a completely different skill set.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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For a company built around celebration — Fourth of July backyard shows, wedding sendoffs and bursts of color in the sky — the routine has become an uneasy one.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Another displacement or weakening of the polar vortex is underway, which can allow bursts of Arctic air to spill into the Midwest and Northeast at times, according to AccuWeather lead long-range meteorologist Paul Pastelok.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the tornadoes, the NWS is investigating storm damage near Camden, Delaware.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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No hurricane made landfall in the US in 2025, but Matt Brannon of Insurify pointed to the toll from severe convective storms, which can produce tornadoes, hail and destructive winds.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Similar scoring outbursts from the Case Western Reserve recruit were not forthcoming, of course.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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This undersells the singular malignance of her outbursts, which drove away Black and white allies alike.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Weather services predict a possibility of flurries, but no matter.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The weather on Friday and Saturday is expected to be nice with temperatures reaching the 60s and 70s, while Sunday could bring rain and flurries of snow.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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Other prominent arsenic peaks, alongside major sulfate peaks, likely indicate major volcanic events that align with records of 13th century eruptions recorded in Greenland and Antarctic ice cores.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2026
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Article continues below Previous eruptions have caused massive damage and fatalities.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Gusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusts. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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