welkins

Definition of welkinsnext
plural of welkin
as in skies
the expanse of air surrounding the earth the movie has been so overhyped that one half expects its opening to be accompanied by the proverbial ringing of the welkin

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Noun
  • Wishing you clear skies and wide eyes.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Freezing rain could linger into early Sunday evening, adding another light glaze overnight before skies clear Monday, when highs reach the upper 30s, followed by a drop to around 11 degrees Monday night.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • These injudicious, blunt-force tariffs do get undone almost as quickly as they are slapped on, thank heavens.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Dora comes every Friday and makes sure of that, thank heavens.
    Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Welkins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welkins. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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