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Recent Examples of windswept
The monumental cast-in-place concrete central core, dubbed the Great Court, was a bleak windswept post-apocalyptic landscape most of the year.
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Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
And Hammond is roughly the same distance from downtown Chicago as Arlington Heights; whichever direction the team moves, leaving windswept Soldier Field for the artificial environment of a dome means abandoning some of the proud misery that defines Bears football.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
And as any major dude will tell you, dads love a certain windswept genre of music and can list off the full credits for every member of Toto.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Despite the hardship, life on the windswept isle seems idyllic.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
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Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
And Hammond is roughly the same distance from downtown Chicago as Arlington Heights; whichever direction the team moves, leaving windswept Soldier Field for the artificial environment of a dome means abandoning some of the proud misery that defines Bears football.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
And as any major dude will tell you, dads love a certain windswept genre of music and can list off the full credits for every member of Toto.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Despite the hardship, life on the windswept isle seems idyllic.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windswept
Adjective
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An air quality alert due to windblown dust is in effect in the Coachella Valley, affecting thousands of festival attendees.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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By one estimate, the change was projected to increase windblown dust by 40 to 80 tons per day.—
Jill Johnston,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cleanup crews were seen clearing debris in blustery conditions on Saipan in a social media video posted by the mayor's office.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Set along the cold, deep waters of Islay’s village of Port Ellen, the hotel is well placed for long blustery walks along the Three Distilleries Pathway, which takes you to the island’s heavy hitters of Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and, of course, Ardbeg.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Northern portions of the Sacramento Valley may also see gusty winds.—
Lauren Chapman,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The main threats with this activity will be gusty winds and small hail, along with flooding threats.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sunday will be breezy and much cooler, with showers likely and possible thunderstorms.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Tommy Bahama’s under-$60 quilt set is an easy, breezy option that can be used on its own or as a top layer.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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That’s partly because their bleak ending feels like a foregone conclusion from the start, even as Levinson’s frequently funny script crackles with comic depravity.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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While the subject matter is bleak, Almodóvar balances the darkness with a tenderness and sensitivity that comes from a career of exploring women's lives at their most intimate.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The warming ocean could produce a humid, stormy summer with reduced fog, increased hurricane risk and tropical conditions that stress public health and can increase wildfire.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Projections of constant rain hanging high on the back walls reinforce stormy times.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The roots of the day, also celebrated as International Workers Day, go back over a century to a turbulent and pivotal time in labor history.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Banning State Park Sandstone, Minnesota Ninety miles north of Minneapolis on I-35 near the town of Sandstone, thrill-seekers, whitewater canoeists, and kayakers venture to Banning State Park for the turbulent rapids of the Kettle River.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sunday's series finale between Texas and Texas A&M has been cancelled due to inclement weather in the College Station area.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Apr. 2026
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The closure will remain in effect through at least Sunday, and will possibly last until Monday because of potential inclement weather, according to the hospital district.—
Ciara McCarthy
April 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Windswept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windswept. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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