WINDS Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun (1)

plural of wind

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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Relevance

as in tides

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

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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

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winds

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verb

present tense third-person singular of wind

as in coils

to follow a circular or spiral course flowering vines wind around the porch's graceful columns

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straightens

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

Noun

Simon has weakened to a Category 2 storm, its eye remaining just offshore as its most powerful winds and rain slammed communities between the Sierra Madre and the ocean and were forecast to persist off the coast of Puerto Vallarta. — Jaimie Ding, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026 Dry conditions and gusty winds are expected to raise fire-weather concerns today, though forecasters said red flag criteria are not expected to be met. — Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026 Overnight Monday, low temperatures drop into the 40s across the entire Central Valley underneath mostly clear skies, still winds, and the low pressure still in place. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The central regions of the Antarctic ice sheet have low winds, long winter darkness and an exceptionally clear, stable atmosphere. — Daniella McCahey, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026 The hurricane’s center swirled parallel to the coast, closing in on the Puerto Vallarta area, where its most damaging winds and rain were expected to hit around midnight and continue through Monday morning. — Fernando Llano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 As Georgia recovers from the storm’s high winds and heavy rain that pummeled the state over the weekend, a reprieve appears to be up ahead. — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 11 Oct. 2026 The company also has Ghibli, Khamsin, and Mistral in its back catalog, all named after exotic desert winds. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026 Thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain are expected across much of upper Thailand from Monday through Wednesday, increasing the risk of flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas, the Thailand Meteorological Department said. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Verb

Southerly winds gusting at 30 mph late Monday could pose challenges to containing the fire. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Continue west and the road winds through meadows, aspen groves and small roadside pullouts before climbing to Ripple Creek Pass at 10,343 feet. — Joe Ruch, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 The park is one of the highlights along the Newport Scenic Byway, also known as Ocean Drive, which winds along the coast and offers up dreamy fall vista after vista. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 There’s the Santa Fe National Forest Scenic Byway, which winds through 16 miles of aspen-evergreen woodlands. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026 An elegant living room winds its way to a formal dining room with a wet bar, while a family room opens to an alfresco dining terrace via floor-to-ceiling glass doors. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026 At least 933 workers are missing at various hydropower projects that run along the Trishuli river, which winds through multiple districts in the remote and mountainous area, according to the country’s disaster agency. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026 There’s even an ice skating trail that winds through a frozen bog at Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery, if that’s more your speed. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026 Park officials told Fox News Digital that the incident happened the afternoon of July 11, at Rimrocks along Going-to-the-Sun Road, a popular 50-mile scenic highway that winds through the mountainous park. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for winds

Noun

Key indicators that your current setup is failing include noticeable air currents that can be felt from across the room, as well as condensation or moisture trapped between the glass panes.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
And require bulky motors to fight gravity in the air and separate propulsion systems to navigate currents below.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of currents

Noun

Related Articles After three straight years of organic sales losses, the company returned to the right side of the balance sheet, reporting increases in both net sales and profitability and clearly signaling a turning of the tides.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Calvin’s eager-to-please son, Wade (Charlie Heaton), watches his captain fall prey to unnaturally turning tides.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of tides

Verb

MomTok got Taylor on the plane and off to star in The Bachelorette, but not before Dakota worms his way in one last time.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Guiteau eventually worms his way into an audience, ostensibly seeking an ambassadorship for his dubious contributions to the campaign but, in reality, requesting a path to greatness.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025

Definition of worms

Noun

Winds were also forecast to pick up, with breezes of 5 to 8 mph.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Blue skies, cool breezes, and plenty of chirping birds are enveloping the comfy Pharmalot campus, which is cause to fire up the coffee kettle for yet another cup of stimulation.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of breezes

Noun

Throughout the panel, the cast was playful and self-aware about the show’s gonzo tendencies, especially 13 seasons in.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
At Community Table, executive chef Marcell Davidsen brings an understated Nordic sensibility to the area’s locavore tendencies.

— Christina Pérez, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of tendencies

Noun

Ideal for those who don’t want earbuds sitting in their ear canals all day, the AeroClip is a flexible, comfortable earbud that can endure 20,000 bends and still deliver high-res bass.

— Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
The more exaggerated interpretations, with oversized collars that swallow the chin or heavy embellishment, are the ones most at risk of looking dated once the search curve bends.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026