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Recent Examples of windblown
Dark-wash stovepipes, discreet handbag, some fine shades, and the unbeatable look is windblown and truly fresh-off-the-boat.
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In California, an air quality alert has been issued due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust in the Coachella Valley.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
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.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Gusts of up to 40 mph prompted the South Coast Air Quality Management District to issue a windblown dust advisory in the Coachella Valley effective from 4 a.m. Saturday until noon Monday.
—City News Service, Daily News, 2 Mar. 2025
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In California, an air quality alert has been issued due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust in the Coachella Valley.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
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.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Gusts of up to 40 mph prompted the South Coast Air Quality Management District to issue a windblown dust advisory in the Coachella Valley effective from 4 a.m. Saturday until noon Monday.
—City News Service, Daily News, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windblown
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Cruise down Ocean Drive, a 10-mile coastal route lined with windswept coves, dramatic cliffs, historic estates, and postcard-worthy Atlantic views.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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In the windswept fields of northern Minnesota, where winter lasts six months and the growing season is short but intense, Far North Spirits grows Hazlet rye—a single variety that thrives in harsh conditions.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Winds will be gusty and quite strong through the weekend, blowing 14 mph to 18 mph and gusting up to 34 mph.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Regardless of the exact track, expect blustery, cold conditions with wind chills holding in the 10 to 15 degrees range.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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That may not sound like much, but for the last 5-year measurement (2020-2024) the average was 16 inches, making 27 seem blustery.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Fan and critical consensus touted Kendrick Lamar’s triumphant-if-too-breezy GNX as one of 2024’s best and most successful rap albums.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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And what in a woman’s life today is simple, let alone light and breezy?—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Windblown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windblown. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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