as in gust
a sudden brief rush of wind
a windblast from the hovering helicopter made it difficult to even stand up
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Noun
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The fire occurred on a breezy spring day, with strong gusts blowing from west to east, pushing flames and thick black smoke along the pier toward the shore.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025 -
One strong gust of wind can be enough to flip one of these trailers onto its side.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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The Senate parliamentarian's guidance has delivered several blows to key GOP provisions, including an effort to exclude undocumented immigrants from receiving Medicaid benefits and a plan to lower provider taxes, which states use to help fund their portion of Medicaid costs.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Medicaid provider tax overhaul central to President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending bill does not adhere to the chamber’s procedural rules, delivering a crucial blow as Republicans rush to finish the package this week.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Fitting these is a breeze, and the same thing can be said for the sticks and D-pad toppers.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The collection features three unique fragrances, ranging from the crisp coolness of lakeside breezes to the grounding notes of oakmoss, suede and cedarwood.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
19 June 2025
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The tornado destroyed the structure a few years later.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Following the tornado, about 500 McCullough students spent about three weeks at the Gary Area Career Center before returning to McCullough after the gymnasium section was cordoned off.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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“Windblast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windblast. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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