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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Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026 -
Storms could produce damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, downpours, and an isolated tornado, according to the Storm Prediction Center.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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In a 6-3 decision on Friday, the court dealt a major blow to the president's economic agenda.—
Julia Cherner,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to Trump's economic policy agenda.—
Kristin Wright,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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The island’s breezes are perfect for kitesurfing, while water sports like kayaking, paddleboarding, and surfing are popular activities as well.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Forecasters said breezes with gusts from 25 mph to 30 mph early Tuesday would precede the cold.—
David Staats,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Storms could produce damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, downpours, and an isolated tornado, according to the Storm Prediction Center.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Stay tuned to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio for continuous updates on tornado watches and warnings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Windblast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windblast. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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