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noun

ˈwiŋ How to pronounce wing (audio)
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as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group the conservative wing of the party

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verb

as in to fly
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings watched the flocks of birds as they winged southward for the winter

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Recent Examples of wing
Noun
Up on the third floor, the entire east wing is taken up by the primary suite, with matching butter-yellow bedroom and bathroom. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026 Between the veterans trying to prove themselves and the young players hoping to make an impact, the Lakers could go six or seven deep at the wing, Redick said. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
And the Triumphant Arch won’t pay for itself, or Trump’s vision of topping it with a golden, winged Lady Liberty statue, flanked by two golden eagles. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026 Lopez wore her pin-straight tresses in a middle part, while her makeup consisted of bronze eyeshadow, winged eyeliner, and pink blush. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wing
  1. faction
  2. fly
  3. side
  4. hover
  5. party
  6. glide
  7. team
  8. sail
Noun
  • The move was expected after Palestinian factions across the political spectrum met in Cairo for discussions on delaying the vote, Islamic Jihad deputy secretary-general Mohammed al-Hindi told the Associated Press earlier this week.
    — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The Judgment Day might be on a downturn, but Morgan continues to be a shining light in the faction.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of faction
Verb
  • The film opens on a beach, with Selvi and her friends flying kites, before moving into domestic interiors where her world narrows.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The hurricane sent chairs flying and destroyed the restaurant’s canopy.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of fly
Noun
  • On one side, the former townhouse faces the splendour of the US Embassy building and its gardens.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The property is debuting as a member of Leading Hotels of the World, ushering in a new era of luxury for the area, and proving that, yes, chic and fabulous things can happen on either side of the Intracoastal.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of side
Verb
  • Flight-tracking site flightradar24 showed all flights to Riyadh had either been diverted or canceled, with only a helicopter hovering over the airport at one point.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Data released Thursday by the US Department of Labor showed that initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 197,000 for the week ending October 3rd, hovering near a 57 year low for a fourth consecutive week.
    — , CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of hover
Noun
  • This narrative of the woes of leadership could serve as a cautionary tale for the few dozen men and women in both of America’s political parties currently searching their souls and consulting their spouses about whether to run for president.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Gift Guide offers party outfits for women, holiday dressing for men, as well as beauty products, and gifts priced under $200, among other products.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of party
Verb
  • His camera glides around rooms and pans at opportune moments to maximize the power of offscreen space.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Arrive to the hotel by boat from the train station or airport and glide up an empty canal to the water entrance where a grand, rosy Gothic building rises out of the water.
    — Mary Holland, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of glide
Noun
  • The Channels & Streaming Iberia team is tasked with supporting the company’s growing FAST, streaming and advertising operations across Spain and Portugal.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Huh said the team set out to keep the emotional intimacy of Kim’s story while building a world that feels cinematic.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of team
Verb
  • Aubrey's 65-yard attempt with about 30 seconds left in the second quarter sailed wide left.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Before its commissioning, the destroyer sailed from Norfolk to Florida and then traveled to Alaska through the Panama Canal.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
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