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
Still, the broader technology sector lagged and sectors that are more insulated against economic headwinds, like utilities and consumer staples, led the market through the afternoon.
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Joe Rennison, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
He’s also been agile in navigating hostile headwinds in Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis cut the state’s entire arts budget last year.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
The brand sources its whiskey from other distilleries, but in 2022 it was announced that Pernod would build a dedicated distillery and warehouses for the brand, proof of its success and belief in the future of American whiskey (which, admittedly, is currently facing some headwinds).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
In its monetary policy statement, the Reserve Bank of India noted that tariffs have increased uncertainties clouding the economic outlook across regions, posing new headwinds for global growth and inflation.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Joe Rennison, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
He’s also been agile in navigating hostile headwinds in Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis cut the state’s entire arts budget last year.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
The brand sources its whiskey from other distilleries, but in 2022 it was announced that Pernod would build a dedicated distillery and warehouses for the brand, proof of its success and belief in the future of American whiskey (which, admittedly, is currently facing some headwinds).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
In its monetary policy statement, the Reserve Bank of India noted that tariffs have increased uncertainties clouding the economic outlook across regions, posing new headwinds for global growth and inflation.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headwind
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Reports include tornado, wind storm and hail storm reports.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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For example, a plant may attract the same pests or wind pollination can impact the quality of differing varieties of the same plant.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Headwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headwind. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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