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as in tide
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
the winds of public opinion are changing on this issue
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as in rhetoric
language that is impressive-sounding but not meaningful or sincere
the speech contained nothing of substance and was just a lot of wind
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as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
there's one last easterly wind to the river before it empties into the sea
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as in to curl
to follow a circular or spiral course
flowering vines wind around the porch's graceful columns
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Recent Examples of wind
Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Some of these storms could produce frequent lightning and strong downburst winds.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 17 June 2026
What began as an unlikely hilltop attraction created by Garnet Carter, a Chattanooga, Tennessee, entrepreneur, in the early 1900s has become a road-trip tradition, drawing visitors with its winding paths, sweeping views and whimsical charm.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 16 June 2026
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Noun
Two differing criminal factions want a load of cocaine, but when a poor farmer named Kaalayan (Guru Somasundaram) gets wind of it, his life briefly entangles with the crime bosses, resulting in a bloody final showdown and a delightful twist ending.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Some of these storms could produce frequent lightning and strong downburst winds.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Verb
One day the flights will stop and the sixty hours become fifty, then forty, then to a number that people who have never wound anything up will call winding down.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 17 June 2026
What began as an unlikely hilltop attraction created by Garnet Carter, a Chattanooga, Tennessee, entrepreneur, in the early 1900s has become a road-trip tradition, drawing visitors with its winding paths, sweeping views and whimsical charm.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind
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The rookie took a deep breath, settled into his stance and watched as Houston’s pitcher, Enyel De Los Santos, attempted to deliver the final blow.—
Latif Love
June 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Star third baseman José Ramírez broke a bone in his left hand on a swing Saturday and will be sidelined for an indefinite period, a massive blow to the two-time defending AL Central champions.—
Tom Withers,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Its backers anticipated the early vote would not break their way, but ballots cast on Election Day would turn the tide.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Ukraine’s use of cutting edge drone technology is turning the tide in the war with Russia.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
12 June 2026
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However, the website of the pro-cap campaign appears to draw on anti-Muslim rhetoric to make its case.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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And despite the Education Department’s rhetoric, borrowers are still getting their student loans discharged.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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This limited-time offer saves you a sweet 27% on an advanced ultrawide battle station packing a 180Hz refresh rate, WUHD 5K x 2K resolution, and a deep 1000R curvature.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Scoliosis is a three-dimensional curvature and rotation of the spine that often develops during periods of rapid growth.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Verb
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In a lively atmosphere at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (AKA Levi’s Stadium), Austria took the lead through a curling effort from distance by Romano Schmid in the 21st minute — the 10th goal from outside the box at this tournament, only two fewer than there were in all of Qatar 2022.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Olwan crossed midfield all alone, caught up to Noor Alrawabdeh’s long pass, dribbled down the left wing, breached the penalty box, cut past defender Philipp Leinhart, then, from some 15 yards, curled a shot that kissed off the inside of the right post.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The flea larvae, which look like tiny maggots, worm their way into the carpet or mattress, feeding on the flea dirt that their parents left behind, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT has wormed its way into more and more parts of consumers’ lives, from work to their children’s education, and even mental health and romantic relationships.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2026
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Higher-quality incense holders will include accessories such as tweezers, which make picking up cones a breeze.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Personal fans that create a small breeze can also help.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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One of the main roads leading to the Butler Memorial Airport was closed in both directions on Sunday afternoon as authorities responded to the disaster, according to officials.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Little signs of humanity appeared in every direction, quietly defusing what could have become a disaster instigated by fear.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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“Wind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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