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
This song has the makings of an essential track for young women facing harsh headwinds, feeling like wise perspectives and a warm hug wrapped together.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
But Cramer said the stock has been choppy since then, in part due to potential regulatory headwinds and worries about competition from Novo Nordisk and other drug companies working on similar products.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
He’s used to having headwinds at every turn, but the stakes are so high knowing what can happen to a policeman in prison.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
The cryptocurrency industry’s top legislative priority is facing yet more headwinds shortly after CEOs huddled with senators to salvage bipartisan talks.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
But Cramer said the stock has been choppy since then, in part due to potential regulatory headwinds and worries about competition from Novo Nordisk and other drug companies working on similar products.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
He’s used to having headwinds at every turn, but the stakes are so high knowing what can happen to a policeman in prison.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
The cryptocurrency industry’s top legislative priority is facing yet more headwinds shortly after CEOs huddled with senators to salvage bipartisan talks.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headwind
wind
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And in late March and early April, when the winds still bite, the first piping plovers, tiny and sand-colored, return to the Rockaways.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Mackinac Bridge officials recorded the highest wind gust Monday morning, 49 mph, prompting an advisory and escorts across the span for vulnerable vehicles like motorcycles, pickup trucks with campers and other high-profile vehicles.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Headwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headwind. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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