Synonyms of winds

winds 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of wind

1

as in currents

noticeable movement of air in a particular direction

there's a wind coming from underneath the front door

Synonyms & Similar Words

• currents
• breezes
• blows
• tornadoes
• gusts
• drafts
• gales
• windstorms
• squalls
• breaths
• tempests
• blasts
• puffs
• headwinds
• flurries
• tailwinds
• zephyrs
• wafts

2

as in tides

a prevailing or general movement or inclination

the winds of public opinion are changing on this issue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tides
• tendencies
• directions
• trends
• currents
• drifts
• runs
• shifts
• leanings
• curves
• turns
• swings
• habits
• customs
• propensities
• turnabouts
• ways
• tenors
• countercurrents
• downsides
• upsides
• undercurrents
• undertows
• countertrends

winds

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noun (2)

plural of wind

as in curvatures

something that curves or is curved

there's one last easterly wind to the river before it empties into the sea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curvatures
• bends
• curves
• turns
• angles
• bows
• arcs
• arches
• crooks
• folds
• slopes
• inflections
• curls
• corners
• windings
• twists
• coils
• warps
• loops
• swirls
• spirals
• circles
• rings
• rounds
• ringlets
• inclines
• reflections
• inclinations
• buckles
• kinks
• convolutions
• flexures
• curlicues
• hairpins
• incurvatures
• declines
• doglegs
• turnoffs

winds

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verb

present tense third-person singular of wind

1

as in coils

to follow a circular or spiral course

flowering vines wind around the porch's graceful columns

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coils
• curls
• curves
• swirls
• spirals
• circles
• twists
• sweeps
• twines
• entwines
• turns
• weaves
• loops
• whirls
• corkscrews
• arcs
• bends
• arches
• wheels
• veers
• swerves
• crooks
• meanders
• hooks
• bows
• encircles
• bulges
• zigzags
• intertwines
• interlaces
• laces
• enlaces

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightens

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• worms
• infiltrates
• sneaks
• slips
• inserts
• works in
• edges
• insinuates
• wiggles
• introduces
• creeps
• wriggles
• interpolates
• interposes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of winds

Noun

Residents can expect winds to be southwest 15 to 25 mph with peak gusts of 30 to 35 mph. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

At the time, fire danger was so high that the region — enduring Santa Ana winds and bone-dry conditions — was under a red-flag warning. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Named after a fast-moving band of windstorms with destructive winds, the Huayra 70 Derecho is a roadster with a two-tone livery that combines Pearl Orange with Inky Blue. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

As of Tuesday, forecasts indicate that the Category 5-strength Typhoon Bavi is expected to maintain super typhoon intensity of strong winds and torrential rain for two or three days before gradually weakening around Friday. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

However, small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Hot and dry conditions are concerning for fire starts but, since the heat dome is a large area of high pressure, gusty winds that would fan flames are less likely during this upcoming stretch. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Wednesday may be one of the last dry days this week before storms return, with some capable of damaging winds and heavy rain, the National Weather Service said. — Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

In the Atlantic, stronger upper-level winds can disrupt developing storms, often reducing hurricane activity. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Verb

The dress boasted a delicate skirt that flowed in every direction as Johnson braved the New York City winds. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 July 2026

From here the route winds south past the town of Telluride, with its legendary skiing and film, jazz and bluegrass festivals, and out to Mesa Verde National Park, where Puebloan people carved gorgeous cliff dwellings in the buttes and gorges. — Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

But while that issue winds its way through the courts, the park’s residents hope local government officials can give them a hand. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Zermatt is an Alpine escape, accessible via a scenic train that winds its way up through the mountains. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

The boat ramp sits near a parking lot at the outer edge of a large peninsula, accessible by Joe Bald Road, which winds through several hundred acres of thick trees. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026

Beyond Munich’s spring and fall festivals, a broader picture emerges on a Bavarian suds safari that winds through brewery towns, beer halls and village squares where alcohol‑free options are gaining traction. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026

The Beltline’s Northwest Trail, located in the industrial area around West Marietta Street and Northside Drive, has two segments open to the public, plus a meandering spur that winds its way to the bustling The Works development. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 June 2026

The circuit winds through the streets of Monte Carlo — past the harbor, a famous casino, and through a tunnel — demanding relentless concentration as cars brush inches from the barriers. — Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 7 June 2026