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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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Recent Examples of wind
Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Onslow County Emergency Services is working with the NWS on the investigation, and the agency says the collapse could have been caused by a microburst, a straight line wind gust, or a tornado.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Student Tara Entrieri has all seven feet of Gemma, a carpet python, wound around her shoulders, and loves it.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs braced against high winds Friday, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph, causing power outages, tree limbs and debris to blow across yards and roads and semitrucks to roll over on highways.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Onslow County Emergency Services is working with the NWS on the investigation, and the agency says the collapse could have been caused by a microburst, a straight line wind gust, or a tornado.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Instead of winding the game down to the wire, the miss from Buzelis gave the Warriors another crack at pulling the game within a single possession with plenty of time left on the clock.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Student Tara Entrieri has all seven feet of Gemma, a carpet python, wound around her shoulders, and loves it.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind
Verb
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The difference in strain causes the structures to naturally curl upward.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Unlike curling, though, wheelchair curling doesn’t use a sweeper to clear the ice.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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MomTok got Taylor on the plane and off to star in The Bachelorette, but not before Dakota worms his way in one last time.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum initially believed that the bug, which eluded detection and caused countless medical issues, wormed its way into her system while filming Bravo's The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip in Morocco in early 2023.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Look to Hermès for a fresh take on jewelry styling by coiling a silk scarf around a pendant and pairing with a simple button-up and trousers.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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The form recalls the work’s titular gastropod—massive, coiled, immobilized by its own weight.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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But with the March 17 primary just days away, fresh faces are vying to replace experienced lawmakers and outside campaign cash has infiltrated a string of races for the Illinois House and Senate.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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For instance, sprinkling cinnamon around entry points while also using a vinegar spray can help create a double barrier against ants attempting to infiltrate your home.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To achieve the look, use a flatiron to gently curve the ends under before tucking behind your ears.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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In fact, topography made this impossible, and Costa had to curve one of the axes, resulting in the airplane shape that made his project famous.—
Sophia La Banca,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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My brother Mike knew a maintenance engineer who snuck me in to Seals & Crofts’ studio.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Nine Iranian ships traveled through the strait by turning off transponders that reveal locations, sneaking by undetected.—
Cecilia Vega,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While much is known about Taylor Swift's favorite lipsticks, rumors have swirled over the years about the star's signature scent.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Using a butter knife or thin metal spatula, gently swirl batters to marble (do not overmix).—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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He was lifted from the game without recording an out, only to get re-inserted in the second inning to complete two scoreless innings.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The change added a room where prisoners are to be examined and prepped for either a standard peripheral IV, or a central line — a more invasive procedure that inserts into the internal jugular in the neck, a femoral vein in the upper thigh or a subclavian vein in the chest.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Wind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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