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as in tide
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
the winds of public opinion are changing on this issue
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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
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as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
there's one last easterly wind to the river before it empties into the sea
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as in to curl
to follow a circular or spiral course
flowering vines wind around the porch's graceful columns
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as in tides
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
the winds of public opinion are changing on this issue
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as in curvatures
something that curves or is curved
there's one last easterly wind to the river before it empties into the sea
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as in coils
to follow a circular or spiral course
flowering vines wind around the porch's graceful columns
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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
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Recent Examples of wind
Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Some of these heavier pockets could feature strong to severe storms capable of producing some hail, isolated damaging wind gusts, and an isolated tornado, especially for east-central North Carolina and east-central Virginia.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 13 May 2025
Christopher Murray
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Attend the West Virginia State Fair (and explore an ancient cave)
From Davis, wind your way south to Fairlea, home of the West Virginia State Fair, which celebrates its 100th year in 2025.
—West Virginia Tourism Office, AFAR Media, 9 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
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Noun
Birds and other animals use this shelter from wind and storms.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Some of these heavier pockets could feature strong to severe storms capable of producing some hail, isolated damaging wind gusts, and an isolated tornado, especially for east-central North Carolina and east-central Virginia.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 13 May 2025
Verb
It’s designed to effortlessly wind the line into your reel just by cranking a lever.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
Attend the West Virginia State Fair (and explore an ancient cave)
From Davis, wind your way south to Fairlea, home of the West Virginia State Fair, which celebrates its 100th year in 2025.
—West Virginia Tourism Office, AFAR Media, 9 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
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“Wind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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