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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
Troy Bridges,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Local Idaho agencies have spent days addressing storm damage caused by a low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska that brought winds over 50 mph, lightning, hail and more than an inch of rain to some areas.
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Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Tropical-storm-force winds extended outward up to 90 miles (150 kilometers).
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
If winds are light, that cold air can sit in place for hours, allowing temperatures to keep dropping until just before sunrise.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
More dangerous fire weather ahead Wednesday could offer a small break from the strong winds the region has been experiencing, but gusty conditions will worsen again Thursday and Friday and ramp up fire danger across the Southwest.
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Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Designed by an actual sailor, the Tuuci Ocean Master implements high-quality, marine-grade features to take on strong winds and virtually any other weather conditions.
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Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2026
Sustained, strong winds are possible.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Gas supplies were running low in the area after Hurricane Katrina made landfall as a Category 4 storm with sustained winds in excess of 135 mph causing damage throughout the gulf coast.
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Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
Stoll Trail to Scoville Point Perhaps the most popular hike for lodge guests, the Stoll Memorial Trail offers numerous options including a 4-mile round-trip trail to the tip of the island that winds through forest and coastline, past bluffs and cliffs.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
Noun
While rain coverage is expected to remain limited, any storms that develop could produce gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall.
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Troy Bridges,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Local Idaho agencies have spent days addressing storm damage caused by a low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska that brought winds over 50 mph, lightning, hail and more than an inch of rain to some areas.
—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Tropical-storm-force winds extended outward up to 90 miles (150 kilometers).
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
If winds are light, that cold air can sit in place for hours, allowing temperatures to keep dropping until just before sunrise.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
More dangerous fire weather ahead Wednesday could offer a small break from the strong winds the region has been experiencing, but gusty conditions will worsen again Thursday and Friday and ramp up fire danger across the Southwest.
—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Designed by an actual sailor, the Tuuci Ocean Master implements high-quality, marine-grade features to take on strong winds and virtually any other weather conditions.
—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2026
Sustained, strong winds are possible.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Gas supplies were running low in the area after Hurricane Katrina made landfall as a Category 4 storm with sustained winds in excess of 135 mph causing damage throughout the gulf coast.
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Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Verb
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.
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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.
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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
Stoll Trail to Scoville Point Perhaps the most popular hike for lodge guests, the Stoll Memorial Trail offers numerous options including a 4-mile round-trip trail to the tip of the island that winds through forest and coastline, past bluffs and cliffs.
—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winds
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
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The competing corridors have left ship operators confused, forcing them to navigate not only the treacherous waters but also the complex political currents across the strait.
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The tides can often change very quickly in the automotive world.
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Over decades, the tides shift surrounding sand while marine life, like algae, grows over the device, camouflaging it into the natural ocean environment.
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There are hardly any flat architectural surfaces, and NAUSICAÄ is shaped by curvatures and louvred details.
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Its outstanding appeal, grandish curvatures and extraordinary interior design are just the norm for the upscale interior brand.
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Visitors are typically brought by elevator to the uppermost exhibition level and then follow a broad, gently descending ramp that coils around a central void.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The terrain is rocky, with vineyards clinging to steep limestone slopes, simultaneously warmed by the sun and cooled by salty Adriatic breezes.
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Coastal Southern California, conversely, is facing average wildfire potential, fire weather analysts say, thanks to monsoon breezes bringing damp air from the tropics.
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The same tendencies people are routinely told to correct are, in moderate form, closely tied to a busier, more exploratory style of thinking than most self-improvement advice accounts for.
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Plath shows up in Dederer’s book about (mostly) men who make great art and live monstrous lives (and what to do with them), but only as a woman who turns her violent tendencies against herself.
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Despite Iran’s threats, 20 of those ships had taken a route far south of Iran that hugs the coastline of the United Arab Emirates and bends along Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, avoiding Iranian waters.
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Follow with 5–10 side bends per side, reaching toward your knee while keeping your movements slow and controlled.
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“Winds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winds. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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