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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My father had said to me, My heart hurt more than my body—the flesh can take blows, the heart suffers them.—
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28 Jan. 2026 -
However, that good news comes after Johnson suffered political blows from an obstinate City Council opposition over the recent budget, on top of other losses for his progressive agenda.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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Impacts will begin late Friday into Saturday, with snow and hurricane-force wind gusts possible along parts of the North Carolina and Virginia coast by Saturday night.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Wind gusts could hit 20 to 30 mph at times in western Arizona and southeast California, while Phoenix and central Arizona will see lighter northerly breezes.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Eliminate cold breezes and allow warm air to flow around the pipes to prevent freezing again.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The grounds are blissfully quiet – aside from its immersive soundtrack of birdsong, insects, forest breezes—with enough green space to never feel busy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Five feet of snow fell in Smoky Mountain National Park, and Florida experienced hurricane conditions and more than 27 tornadoes.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Where, in the springtime, sudden storms send tornadoes tearing through towns, destroying everything in their wake.—
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22 Jan. 2026
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“Windblasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windblasts. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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