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as in currents
noticeable movement of air in a particular direction
there's a wind coming from underneath the front door
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as in tides
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
the winds of public opinion are changing on this issue
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as in curvatures
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 coils
to follow a circular or spiral course
flowering vines wind around the porch's graceful columns
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as in worms
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 winds
Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
It was designed for aerodynamic efficiency, crucial for a structure facing intense winds at such unprecedented heights.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
As the winds whipped across the seaside links-style layout, the competition heated up.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The region remains under severe red flag warnings as dry, unpredictable and strong offshore winds pick up across the region.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The Palisades and Eaton fires were burning out of control in Los Angeles County as ferocious winds fueled the fast-moving blazes.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Zermatt is a pollution-free alpine escape, accessible via a scenic train that winds its way up through the mountains.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Residents turn out in pumpkin clothing to celebrate the pumpkin parade that winds its way through the village.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
The train winds through the Great Karoo Desert, a sparsely populated area of vast open plains, savannas, and grassland.
—Alesandra Dubin, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Spurred by the Santa Ana winds, the fires destroyed over 17,000 structures, many of them in the historically Black and working-class neighborhood of Altadena.
—River Selby
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Admission will include access (and shorter waits) for Volcano Bay’s slides, body plunges, lazy river and the Krakatau Aqua Coaster that winds through the park and its centerpiece volcano structure.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Created in collaboration with nearly two-century-old Swiss clockmaker L’Epée 1839, the movement winds manually by rolling the car backward on its real rubber wheels, clicking the mechanism into place.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
The road winds along the lake and through numerous stands of colorful hardwoods.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
And while Miller is garnering consideration to replace Trouba and become the 29th captain in franchise history, the stronger winds seem to be blowing toward veteran center Vincent Trocheck.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
It was designed for aerodynamic efficiency, crucial for a structure facing intense winds at such unprecedented heights.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
As the winds whipped across the seaside links-style layout, the competition heated up.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The region remains under severe red flag warnings as dry, unpredictable and strong offshore winds pick up across the region.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The Palisades and Eaton fires were burning out of control in Los Angeles County as ferocious winds fueled the fast-moving blazes.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
And this party is going to be grand indeed, molded to Hedda’s particular taste as possible — less flowers, more champagne — and kitted out with a guest list that proves more bizarre as the night winds on.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Zermatt is a pollution-free alpine escape, accessible via a scenic train that winds its way up through the mountains.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Residents turn out in pumpkin clothing to celebrate the pumpkin parade that winds its way through the village.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
The train winds through the Great Karoo Desert, a sparsely populated area of vast open plains, savannas, and grassland.
—Alesandra Dubin, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Spurred by the Santa Ana winds, the fires destroyed over 17,000 structures, many of them in the historically Black and working-class neighborhood of Altadena.
—River Selby
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Admission will include access (and shorter waits) for Volcano Bay’s slides, body plunges, lazy river and the Krakatau Aqua Coaster that winds through the park and its centerpiece volcano structure.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Created in collaboration with nearly two-century-old Swiss clockmaker L’Epée 1839, the movement winds manually by rolling the car backward on its real rubber wheels, clicking the mechanism into place.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
The road winds along the lake and through numerous stands of colorful hardwoods.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winds
Verb
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Wednesday then infiltrates Isaac and Francoise’s operation.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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As Rob rises as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws, Marian infiltrates the power at court, as both work together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The mortality curves from Gompertz models associated with the three migratory strategies are presented on panel A–C—the death rates m(x) (gray dots) are also presented.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As the road curves around, the Inland Sea comes into view, its small pool feeding into the ocean through a massive slit in the cliff.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Aloe vera sneaks in lightweight hydration, and wheat protein helps strengthen to keep breakage at bay.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
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And if his club sneaks into the postseason and perhaps make a successful run, don’t forget his role in getting them there.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That answer will likely dictate whether XRP enters a new growth phase or slips back into another stretch of uncertainty.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Beat out Luke Gifford in practice or Gifford’s play slips?—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
12 Sep. 2025
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A little before that, McElwee inserts an extremely candid interview in which Adrian, who has just gotten out of another rehab program in Colorado, discusses his addiction problems with honesty and intelligence.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Winds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winds. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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