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windblasts

noun

plural of windblast

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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And the former running back, who may be suffering from too many blows to the head, shot back that none of those players were drafted by the Steelers.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
And in a single season, a high school or college football player absorbs an estimated 600 to 1,000 subconcussive blows.

— Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of blows

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The nor'easter brought strong wind gusts and heavy rain to Massachusetts for a prolonged period, though the worst weather was in the southeastern part of the state.

— Neal Riley, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Coastal officials continue to assess damage caused by the storm, which hit beaches with 50 mph gusts and 16 foot waves, forecasters said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of gusts

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Blue skies, cool breezes, and plenty of chirping birds are enveloping the comfy Pharmalot campus, which is cause to fire up the coffee kettle for yet another cup of stimulation.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
Cool Pacific breezes and a variety of soils make this stretch of Northern California a perfect place to grow grapes.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of breezes

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As the potential for flood risks sweep across the region, there is an increasing risk of a couple tornadoes Wednesday in central and northern Kansas and adjacent southern/southeast Nebraska.

— Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Nolo could also spawn tornadoes and large waterspouts over and near the Big Island and to the right of the track of the tropical cyclone.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026

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