1
2
as in tide
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
the winds of public opinion are changing on this issue
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in rhetoric
language that is impressive-sounding but not meaningful or sincere
the speech contained nothing of substance and was just a lot of wind
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
there's one last easterly wind to the river before it empties into the sea
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in to curl
to follow a circular or spiral course
flowering vines wind around the porch's graceful columns
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
as in tides
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
the winds of public opinion are changing on this issue
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in curvatures
something that curves or is curved
there's one last easterly wind to the river before it empties into the sea
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in coils
to follow a circular or spiral course
flowering vines wind around the porch's graceful columns
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in worms
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
self-interest winds itself into everything that he does—even his alleged favors for other people
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wind
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
The towering skyline of New York City certainly takes the breath away, but that famous wall of skyscrapers is also quite capable of taking the wind away, too.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
Outdoor Adventures For those seeking nature with their culture, the Connecticut Wine Trail winds through picturesque countryside with more than 25 vineyards offering tastings and tours.
—Joshua Alston, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, aircraft were able to resume dropping water on the wildfires after being grounded by the winds.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wind
Noun
Due date for individuals and businesses affected by wildfires and straight-line winds in southern California that began on January 7, 2025.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
The towering skyline of New York City certainly takes the breath away, but that famous wall of skyscrapers is also quite capable of taking the wind away, too.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Verb
The prospect of mile after mile of 140-foot steel gray towers winding their way through Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick county wetlands, forest and countryside to serve the needs of Virginia data centers has caused the citizens of those counties to respond in understandable anger.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
Outdoor Adventures For those seeking nature with their culture, the Connecticut Wine Trail winds through picturesque countryside with more than 25 vineyards offering tastings and tours.
—Joshua Alston, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Noun
The region remains under severe red flag warnings as dry, unpredictable and strong offshore winds pick up across the region.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, aircraft were able to resume dropping water on the wildfires after being grounded by the winds.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wind
Cite this Entry
“Wind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share