Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailwinds
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There are also more systemic headwinds, compounded by the fallout from Brexit and Covid-19, that continue to squeeze British brands—and, by extension, the suppliers that use them as a business lifeline.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2026 -
Still, cinemas face persistent headwinds, including fears that studio consolidation will reduce film releases.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine’s constant innovation in drone technology is giving its military an edge on the battlefield, dealing major blows to Russia’s army and economy.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Israel and Lebanon are currently scheduled to engage in direct talks in Washington on Tuesday as Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade blows.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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The weather in Wales was terrible, with snow and freezing temperatures and Arctic gales.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Out in the ferocious gales of the North Sea, on the overcrowded routes of the Irish Sea and the English Channel, and off to the islands’ west, the wide Atlantic herself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Nov. 2025
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As of Wednesday, Michigan recorded 13 tornadoes in 2026, nearly reaching the state's average for tornadoes in a year.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Several tornadoes struck northeast Kansas Monday, as the region experienced unexpected severe weather.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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Mostly cloudy skies are in store, with highs in the low 80s and wind gusts up to 35 mph.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are predicted.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, Monday will be another very dry day with gusty winds, so expect worsening conditions across all of northwest North Carolina.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Apr. 2026
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Scrubbed May 11 because of high winds.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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It’s kept me dry during surprise squalls, summer storms, and more.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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Fog rolls in off the sea, rain clouds form against the steep volcanic slopes and squalls appear without warning.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Tailwinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailwinds. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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