as in wind
an air movement that is blowing toward something (such as a ship or an airplane) as it moves forward
Stiff headwinds caused the flight to take longer than expected.
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Recent Examples of headwind
Serious headwinds Last July, months after construction at the site ceased, giving way to 4-foot-tall weeds, Bryant said that although the company had raised $9 million from investors, the project ran into serious headwinds.
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Eric Adler
june 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
The challenges facing the industry Even as demand grows, co-living operators are navigating real headwinds, including unhappy tenants, increased legal scrutiny and a shortage of viable sites.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
The industry is facing stiff headwinds, including unhappy tenants, increased legal scrutiny and a shortage of suitable sites.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Still, some analysts believe those same headwinds may create an opportunity for patient investors.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Eric Adler
june 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
The challenges facing the industry Even as demand grows, co-living operators are navigating real headwinds, including unhappy tenants, increased legal scrutiny and a shortage of viable sites.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
The industry is facing stiff headwinds, including unhappy tenants, increased legal scrutiny and a shortage of suitable sites.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Still, some analysts believe those same headwinds may create an opportunity for patient investors.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for headwind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headwind
wind
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While wind conditions around Big Bear Lake weren't necessarily high on Friday afternoon, there were reports of strong gusts in the Lucerne Valley, where there's a main SCE line that feeds BVES the majority of its power.
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Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
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“Headwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headwind. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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