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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
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Sustained, strong winds are possible.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Small maintenance issues can quickly become major sources of damage during hurricane-force winds and heavy rain.
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Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Multiple agencies responded to assist as the winds continued to push the fire across the grassland.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Temperatures in Grand Junction — east of the fire — hit a high of 93 degrees Fahrenheit (34 degrees Celsius), with winds gusting to 44 mph (71 kph), according to the National Weather Service.
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Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Strong winds struck an outdoor section of the venue, causing the structure to partially collapse.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Gusty winds and heavy rain are the main threats with this activity.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Light winds will also push the smoke in all directions, potentially impacting other parts of metropolitan LA, the district said.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
23 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
However, much of the garden pathway that winds through the property is uneven and not ideal for wheelchairs.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The climb winds through cedar forest and switchbacks into remote Berber villages where the architecture grows out of the rock and days are timed to the sheep and the seasons.
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Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
Noun
Earlier on June 28, the weather service in Great Falls, Montana, said strong winds were forecast for portions of north-central Montana.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Sustained, strong winds are possible.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Small maintenance issues can quickly become major sources of damage during hurricane-force winds and heavy rain.
—
Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Multiple agencies responded to assist as the winds continued to push the fire across the grassland.
—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Temperatures in Grand Junction — east of the fire — hit a high of 93 degrees Fahrenheit (34 degrees Celsius), with winds gusting to 44 mph (71 kph), according to the National Weather Service.
—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Strong winds struck an outdoor section of the venue, causing the structure to partially collapse.
—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Gusty winds and heavy rain are the main threats with this activity.
—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Light winds will also push the smoke in all directions, potentially impacting other parts of metropolitan LA, the district said.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Verb
From there, the route winds through the Lofoten archipelago, passing towering peaks, white-sand beaches, small fishing villages with colorful houses, and Arctic scenery all the way to the village of Å, at the southernmost tip of Moskenes island.
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Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
23 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
However, much of the garden pathway that winds through the property is uneven and not ideal for wheelchairs.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The climb winds through cedar forest and switchbacks into remote Berber villages where the architecture grows out of the rock and days are timed to the sheep and the seasons.
—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winds
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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 powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
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The tides might be turning on the notoriously cold customer service in Paris.
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February 19 – March 20 Soft strength carries you across shifting tides today.
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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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Mediterranean breezes shape Picpoul de Pinet differently than the higher elevations of Terrasses du Larzac influence structured red blends.
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Knicks celebrate Fresh-off-the-title darlings Deuce McBride and Tyler Kolek swap confetti for ocean breezes at Montauk’s hot spot Bounce Beach.
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The only real scoring chances arrived in the dying moments of a game that carried macabre tendencies, long after the match had devolved into a turf war.
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Across 15 tracks, the rapper and producer get to work making their first proper body of work together as memorable as expected, delving into relationship mishaps, selfish tendencies, and the absurdist comedy that is real life.
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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 29 Jun. 2026.
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