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noun (1)

ˈwind How to pronounce wind (audio)
Definition of windnext
1
as in blow
noticeable movement of air in a particular direction there's a wind coming from underneath the front door

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2
as in tide
a prevailing or general movement or inclination the winds of public opinion are changing on this issue

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3
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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wind

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noun (2)

ˈwīnd How to pronounce wind (audio)
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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wind

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verb

ˈwīnd How to pronounce wind (audio)
1
as in to curl
to follow a circular or spiral course flowering vines wind around the porch's graceful columns

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2
as in to worm
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way self-interest winds itself into everything that he does—even his alleged favors for other people

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Recent Examples of wind
Noun
But worry not about the loss of modern amenities, the rooms come equipped with special comforts from complimentary streaming services to white noise machines to complete your wind-down ritual. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026 The umbrella was quickly rendered useless as the winds were blowing hard. — Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
There’s something to be said for skipping the drive and taking the train instead, especially when the journey winds through some of the Northeast’s prettiest scenery. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026 To my right, the edge of a brushy swale wound its way down to the big willow swamp 200 yards away. — Don J. Dinndorf, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wind
  1. blow
  2. tide
  3. rhetoric
  4. curvature
  5. curl
  6. worm
  7. breeze
  8. direction
Noun
  • New York landing Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker — who has emerged as the draft’s top quarterback prospect — would be a painful blow to Miami, though the Jets have a long tradition of screwing up young QBs.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • From there, both teams were trading blows, and the lead, on the scoreboard.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • Much of the underlying tide of Tuesday’s elections stemmed from Americans’ growing frustration with the massive wealth and power being accrued by billionaires, of which Musk is the most notable example.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Polls have consistently shown Raman is heavily favored by younger voters, who tend to vote later than older people and whose late-arriving ballots are considered likely to turn the tide in her favor.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of tide
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Rodríguez is already signaling an interest in working with Washington, despite some of her public rhetoric, tapping former opposition aide Oliver Blanco as foreign minister.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The schmaltzy rhetoric around nearly all of the works evidences a great desire for purpose, meaning, even dogma, but such things do not tend to emerge from entertainment or leisure practices so much as from constraint and necessity.
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of rhetoric
Noun
  • Related Articles This design, hailing from the mind of Maximilian Davis, is flapper-esque, crafted without sleeves or curvature, a straight up-and-down style reminiscent of a garçonne dress.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Most recently introduced monitors of this size have a slight curvature.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of curvature
Verb
  • While both sides declined to comment on the specific size of the round, which includes Canadian VC Relay Ventures, Sportico previously reported that the curling company was looking to raise up to $25 million.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The man with the register looked up slowly and his lips curled outward like a bow with an unseen arrow.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of curl
Verb
  • When watching the finished film, Howe realized their early life experiences wormed their way into the screenplay, too.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Over the next several decades, and countless strangulations, Homer and Bart wormed their way into our hearts.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of worm
Noun
  • Even by Los Angeles standards, the weather on Sunday, July 9, 2023, was almost impossibly perfect—sunshine, low 70s, and a cool breeze—as if Hollywood itself has been dropped into the fantasy world of Barbie Land.
    — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Each one features a discreet zipper for a streamlined look, plus a wide opening that makes pillow insertion a breeze.
    — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of breeze
Noun
  • Brennan said his letter was based on direction offered by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in November.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Reversing the voltage’s polarity reversed the direction of rotation.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of direction

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“Wind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wind. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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