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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West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
3 July 2025 -
South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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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
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Keep scrolling to find more totes, crossbody bags, and wallet phone cases under $60 at Amazon that will make your summer travels a breeze..—
Claire Harmeyer,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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The recipes are broken down clearly, with numbered steps, photos, and bolded ingredients that make skimming a breeze.—
Neha Tandon,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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The National Weather Service reported a weak tornado touched down near Omar, Delaware, on Monday afternoon, damaging only a small patch of trees.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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At other times, conditions may be less than perfect, and a tornado will suddenly appear.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Windblast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windblast. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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