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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
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Potential hazards include winds at 60+ mph, hail and a brief tornado.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
The chance for afternoon and evening storms is low (15% to 40%), but if storms do develop, a few could be strong to severe, with damaging winds and possibly large hail.
—Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Smoke from that fire remained relatively stagnant because of calm winds, though conditions later Monday could push smoke northward toward Leisure City and Homestead.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Out in a rainstorm because sometimes that can be just as appealing as watching it from behind warm windows—there is a natural craving for weather to confirm one’s aliveness, and as with storms the same can be true of being out in strong winds, or heavy snowfall, or dense mist.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Partly to mostly sunny skies are also expected, along with gusty north winds at 10-20 mph.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 2026
The primary hazards will be hail, damaging winds and heavy rain that may result in isolated flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
The five-night journey departs from Istanbul and winds through Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, and Austria, with stops in Bucharest and Budapest before its final arrival in Paris.
—Rebekah Peppler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2026
Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The Bernina Express winds through striking Alpine scenery before descending into warm, sunlit Mediterranean landscapes, revealing a stunning panorama that feels almost cinematic.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
Only this time, instead of tightening a shoe around your foot, the famous pump mechanism winds a mechanical watch.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 May 2026
The path winds through some of Atlanta’s most pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods — from Midtown to Inman Park to Old Fourth Ward — and is densely lined with restaurants that have direct access to the walkway.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
Most excursions center around the Arenal River, which winds through the middle of all the action—think river tubing that's more like bumper cars, and horseback riding across water deep enough to get your boots wet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
This pattern — importing one register to illuminate another — winds its way through Robinson’s catalog.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The route winds through 36 tunnels, including the historic Moffat Tunnel, before reaching the ski slopes.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The company’s high-end department store has benefited from luxury shoppers seeking alternatives while rival Saks Global Enterprises, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, winds its way through a bankruptcy.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
Expect east winds of about 7 mph.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Potential hazards include winds at 60+ mph, hail and a brief tornado.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
The chance for afternoon and evening storms is low (15% to 40%), but if storms do develop, a few could be strong to severe, with damaging winds and possibly large hail.
—Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Smoke from that fire remained relatively stagnant because of calm winds, though conditions later Monday could push smoke northward toward Leisure City and Homestead.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Out in a rainstorm because sometimes that can be just as appealing as watching it from behind warm windows—there is a natural craving for weather to confirm one’s aliveness, and as with storms the same can be true of being out in strong winds, or heavy snowfall, or dense mist.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Partly to mostly sunny skies are also expected, along with gusty north winds at 10-20 mph.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 2026
The primary hazards will be hail, damaging winds and heavy rain that may result in isolated flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
The five-night journey departs from Istanbul and winds through Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, and Austria, with stops in Bucharest and Budapest before its final arrival in Paris.
—Rebekah Peppler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2026
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The Bolt winds back and dives like a roller coaster, shooting downward at a vertiginous 85 degrees.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The Bernina Express winds through striking Alpine scenery before descending into warm, sunlit Mediterranean landscapes, revealing a stunning panorama that feels almost cinematic.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
Only this time, instead of tightening a shoe around your foot, the famous pump mechanism winds a mechanical watch.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 May 2026
The path winds through some of Atlanta’s most pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods — from Midtown to Inman Park to Old Fourth Ward — and is densely lined with restaurants that have direct access to the walkway.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
Most excursions center around the Arenal River, which winds through the middle of all the action—think river tubing that's more like bumper cars, and horseback riding across water deep enough to get your boots wet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
This pattern — importing one register to illuminate another — winds its way through Robinson’s catalog.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The route winds through 36 tunnels, including the historic Moffat Tunnel, before reaching the ski slopes.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The company’s high-end department store has benefited from luxury shoppers seeking alternatives while rival Saks Global Enterprises, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, winds its way through a bankruptcy.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winds
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The captain noted currents, white water, and a significant amount of ice and debris near the edges of the fjord.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
10 May 2026
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Ocean currents then push the contamination north along the coastline.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Senators have held on in elections amid their states' shifting political tides in the past, but usually their luck eventually runs out — as evidenced by the ouster of former Democratic Sens.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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The calm waters and dramatic high and low tides are perfect for beach lovers of all ages.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Its outstanding appeal, grandish curvatures and extraordinary interior design are just the norm for the upscale interior brand.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Posture Changes Spine curvatures can make standing up straight difficult, causing lower right back pain.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When startled, the snake coils its body into a figure-eight shape or raises its tail to mimic another head and confuse predators.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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Gulf breezes are a given here, as are the sounds of seagulls and the surf coming in.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Sunny skies and mild breezes are enveloping the Pharmalot campus once again.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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But over time, these tendencies have taken their toll.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The movie only hints at the underlying social tendencies that a populist exploits.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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The ride travels on an elliptical track and whips riders around bends.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The fjord bends, combined with the ship being far enough away and in deep water, were key factors that saved them.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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“Winds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winds. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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