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Recent Examples of windblown
Along the dry shorelines, windblown dust contributes to harmful air pollution in low-income, predominantly Latino communities, where people suffer from asthma and other respiratory illnesses at high rates.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
The Cubs had runners in scoring position in the second, third and fourth innings but came away with only one run on a windblown fly ball by Pete Crow-Armstrong that blew in several feet and eluded Heliot Ramos in left for an RBI double.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
The ski line is at a relatively low elevation, and the very top of it commonly avalanches and collects windblown snow.
—Jake Stern, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2025
These pinnacles are surrounded by miles of windblown sand and bordered by mesas and buttes.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
The Cubs had runners in scoring position in the second, third and fourth innings but came away with only one run on a windblown fly ball by Pete Crow-Armstrong that blew in several feet and eluded Heliot Ramos in left for an RBI double.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
The ski line is at a relatively low elevation, and the very top of it commonly avalanches and collects windblown snow.
—Jake Stern, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2025
These pinnacles are surrounded by miles of windblown sand and bordered by mesas and buttes.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windblown
Adjective
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Put her out on the windswept moors!—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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The music video, which was filmed at the Million Dollar Theatre in Los Angeles, features Miley wearing stunning Iris Van Herpen Couture and Maison Margiela looks with flowing, windswept fabrics.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Humberto is passing west of the island as a large hurricane Tuesday, bringing bands of rain, gusty winds and dangerous surf.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that the snowfall will be accompanied with gusty winds of up to 50 mph.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tropical Storm Imelda began to pull away from Florida Monday afternoon, taking its blustery winds and heavy rains with it.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
29 Sep. 2025
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Wind energy is also highly reliable and cheap in the wintertime, benefiting from blustery New England weather, Dykes said.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There still can be some heavy rain and breezy conditions through Tuesday along the Southeast coast.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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All three living areas provide breezy sea vistas and open out to sunlit terraces.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Windblown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windblown. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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