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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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2
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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
As of now, this looks like a manageable storm, albeit one with the usual hazards from gusty winds to heavy rain to rough seas and high tides in Newfoundland.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The hurricane’s winds destroyed homes, roads and toppled trees across its path.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Melissa made landfall in Cuba’s Santiago de Cuba province as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing winds of up to 120 mph and as much as 25 inches of rain in some areas, officials said.
—Cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
By Tuesday, Melissa had morphed into a high-end Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, tying it with with four other hurricanes as the second-strongest storm recorded in the Atlantic since records began in 1851.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 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
It's been really, really strong winds all day.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
In January, Zapata will open a flight center near Las Vegas, where dreamers can fly on a geofenced track that winds around the roughly 50-acre property.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
Many travelers opt to take a four-wheeler down the Sand Highway, a one-way trail into a canyon on the boundary of the dunes, and the South Boundary Trail, which winds along the eastern side of the main dune area.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Kevin Parker winds back the clock, tunes up the dancefloor and reminds us to get our arms out wide (or up high) on Deadbeat, Tame Impala’s fifth and latest full-length studio album.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
The route winds around the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, known for its narrow, dark slot canyons, according to Gaia.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 16 Oct. 2025
From here, enjoy a leisurely drive along iconic Skyline Drive, which winds 101 miles along the park’s ridgeline.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
The brush automatically winds your hair around it to boost the volume.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
The 469-mile scenic roadway managed by the National Park Service winds through North Carolina and Virginia.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
Why Wet Leaves Are Worse Than Dry Ones When dry leaves fall on your lawn, there's a chance that the winds of fate will carry them into your neighbor's yard.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
As of now, this looks like a manageable storm, albeit one with the usual hazards from gusty winds to heavy rain to rough seas and high tides in Newfoundland.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The hurricane’s winds destroyed homes, roads and toppled trees across its path.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Melissa made landfall in Cuba’s Santiago de Cuba province as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing winds of up to 120 mph and as much as 25 inches of rain in some areas, officials said.
—Cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
By Tuesday, Melissa had morphed into a high-end Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, tying it with with four other hurricanes as the second-strongest storm recorded in the Atlantic since records began in 1851.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 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
It's been really, really strong winds all day.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
Given the gale force NE'rly winds some minor soundside coastal flooding (up to 1-2 ft) may also occur starting with the Tue afternoon high tide cycle as well.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
In January, Zapata will open a flight center near Las Vegas, where dreamers can fly on a geofenced track that winds around the roughly 50-acre property.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
Many travelers opt to take a four-wheeler down the Sand Highway, a one-way trail into a canyon on the boundary of the dunes, and the South Boundary Trail, which winds along the eastern side of the main dune area.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Kevin Parker winds back the clock, tunes up the dancefloor and reminds us to get our arms out wide (or up high) on Deadbeat, Tame Impala’s fifth and latest full-length studio album.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
The route winds around the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, known for its narrow, dark slot canyons, according to Gaia.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 16 Oct. 2025
From here, enjoy a leisurely drive along iconic Skyline Drive, which winds 101 miles along the park’s ridgeline.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
The brush automatically winds your hair around it to boost the volume.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
The 469-mile scenic roadway managed by the National Park Service winds through North Carolina and Virginia.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winds
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Here, the story turns on Andrius a young man who infiltrates a radical neo-Nazi group to find the killer of his LGBT+ activist boyfriend.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Savant stars Chastain as an undercover investigator who infiltrates online hate groups and takes them down from the inside.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Drawings of the Duffield Cave, as seen in the YouTube video, show that the section has a narrow entrance, then curves upward before flowing left, dropping down again and bending right before angling back up to a larger chamber.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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It's got a wicked 27-inch QHD screen that curves perfectly around your eyeballs, which feels like your games are wrapping you up.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
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Clara, grieving in her own way, sneaks out, gets drunk and high and sees her boyfriend without her mom’s permission.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Determined, Khaled sneaks into Israel and embarks on a journey to the sea.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The lights are dim and jazzy music swirls the intimate crowd.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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But as the trial date approaches and uncertainty swirls over what the lawsuit could mean for the future of stock car racing, many of the team owners expressed a feeling of urgency to see the litigation resolved and indicated the current charter system was vital for their continued existence.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When the stress exceeds the fault’s resistance, the locked segment abruptly slips, releasing energy in the form of seismic waves, heat, and rock fracturing.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Oregon slips a spot after a methodical win against Wisconsin, while Ole Miss flips places with Miami after beating Oklahoma on the road.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bigelow inserts a quasi-whodunit aspect into an already white-knuckle affair.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, the real ineptitude occurs a little earlier when River interprets a fight that Gimball has with Jaffrey’s chief of staff, Tyson Bowman (Abraham Popoola), as a physical attack and inserts himself into the scene, setting off this tragicomic series of events.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Winds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winds. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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