as in blows
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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From there, the two schools traded blows until intermission.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026 -
According to the coroner, there was evidence of nine blows to the victim’s head and neck.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Thunderstorms and wind gusts of more than 80 mph were reported in Frederick, South Dakota, on Wednesday, leaving buildings damaged, a radio tower and power lines toppled, and trees uprooted.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Winds are forecasted to be west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and humidity as low as 10%.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The main residence carries an old-world hacienda rhythm, with open corridors, generous gathering spaces and a central kitchen and dining area made for breezes, long lunches and slow afternoons.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Some suites have private gardens while others have ocean vistas; whimsical swings sway with the Atlantic breezes on many terraces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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That preparation becomes especially important during hurricanes, when tornadoes can form with little warning.—
Dave Warren,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, a national correspondent for USA TODAY, has written about hurricanes, tornadoes and violent weather for more than 30 years.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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“Windblasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windblasts. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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