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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
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Data about a property's risk from floods, wildfires, hurricane wind, extreme heat, and air pollutants is available on First Street, for an undisclosed fee.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
For the most breathtaking experience, head up there during sunrise and sunset, when the golden light washes over the city, illuminating its rooftops and winding streets in a magical glow.
—Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Last week, the country demonstrated its commitment to renewable energy targets by connecting its deepest offshore wind project to the grid to date.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
Data about a property's risk from floods, wildfires, hurricane wind, extreme heat, and air pollutants is available on First Street, for an undisclosed fee.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
This citrusy rum punch has a long and winding history—possibly Caribbean in origin, claimed by more than one Southern hotel, and still perfect for winter gatherings today.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
For the most breathtaking experience, head up there during sunrise and sunset, when the golden light washes over the city, illuminating its rooftops and winding streets in a magical glow.
—Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind
Verb
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Her dark pixie crop was curled and tousled, with strong eyebrows, and feline-like eye makeup.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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To get the same movement in your ends, consider curling your ends toward your face.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Callahan spent much of season 4 trying to worm inside Kyle's head and lure him over to the Aryans in order to undercut Mike, but Kyle managed to resist his twisted siren song.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Dec. 2025
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Clara ends up moving to the small town and worming her way into everyone’s hearts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Dec. 2025
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Coil the Hose Keep your hose in good condition for the coming year by coiling it in large, loose loops to avoid kinks.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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The lights, neatly coiled last January, have evolved into a glowing knot of holiday resentment.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
24 Dec. 2025
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On her show the evening of January 6, the Fox News host Laura Ingraham wondered aloud whether antifa sympathizers had infiltrated the crowd.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sculptured shoulders, exaggerated silhouettes, color blocking, chunky belts and hearty gold hardware are some of the ways the trend could infiltrate the denim category.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The 25-year-old’s redemption arc continued to curve at Newcastle United on Wednesday night.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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At first glance, the choker reprises the incisions and delicately curving edges meant to evoke Chanel’s distinctive quilting, with a sliding clasp closure to adjust it closely to the neck.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Some of my earliest memories are sneaking out of bed to sit at the top of the stairs, desperate to catch a glimpse of the gold and the glamour.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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If the cover art suggests ’70s private-press albums have snuck into Garm’s rotation, the music seems to confirm it.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
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Controversy has swirled since Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn and other officials announced before the new year that the city has entered into a three-year contract agreement with Cataldo Ambulance Service, breaking course from Armstrong.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Sora services capturing an increasing amount of consumer engagement and concerns swirling around the future of online advertising in a world of AI chatbots and agents, Alphabet has managed to ward off fears that its most innovative days are in the past.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Once the bulb has finished blooming, remove the wax coating and any wires that may have been inserted into the bottom of the bulb.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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That was evident against Louisville on Tuesday, when Scheyer inserted Sarr at halftime and had him face-guard sharpshooter Ryan Conwell, who had 16 first-half points.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Wind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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