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noun

ˈwiŋ How to pronounce wing (audio)
Definition of wingnext
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
The latest entry, Laws of Solomon, follows hitman Solomon Nangobi to Los Angeles, where the former child soldier takes a boy in danger under his wing. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026 Meloni made the announcement during a speech at Fenix, an event organized by Gioventù Nazionale, the youth wing of her conservative Brothers of Italy party. — Elena Giuliano, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
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 The upgrades will also include a new fleet of animatronic winged monkeys and pyrotechnic fireworks. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 31 Aug. 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
  • There are multiple factions with a variety of goals and assessments about the technology's promise, dangers and how it should be governed.
    — Katie McQue, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The last thing that Canada needs is a faction that can be exploited by foes — both foreign and domestic — in an attempt to break up Canada to better control its considerable wealth.
    — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of faction
Verb
  • Iran has said the bombers flying from the base have been used for strikes beyond the original remit and indicated that a base used to attack its territory is a legitimate target.
    — Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • In 2025, a playoff game in Baltimore between the Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers was paused due to a drone flying overhead.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of fly
Noun
  • Mubadala has become a direct investor in Luckin after a $1 billion joint investment with Centurium in early September, with neither side disclosing the respective stake size.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • But his interests ultimately shifted toward the business side of entertainment.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of side
Verb
  • After lingering over spaghetti alle vongole at Ristorante Lido Azzurro, which hovers over the sea near Amalfi’s harbor, zip around the coast to sea caverns and grottos, pausing for dips in secluded spots away from the crowds.
    — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Yields on Japan’s 10-year bonds rose to their highest level in three decades, while US Treasury yields hovered above 5%, a level not seen since the 2007 financial crisis, helping push American mortgage rates to more than 7%.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of hover
Noun
  • The party called on the government to investigate the attack.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Investigators said one group was attending a party when a second group arrived across the street.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of party
Verb
  • Eventually, the water will form into distinct beads that glide easily around the pan.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Infused with sunflower seed oil, castor seed oil, jojoba seed oil, squalane, and shea butter, Dear Dahlia’s Lip Paradise Sensual Lip Glow feels like, well, butter gliding onto your lips.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of glide
Noun
  • The Wildcats thumped Colorado last Saturday in their final game at the makeshift facility, banked along Lake Michigan, that has served as the team’s temporary home for the last two years.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Lisson Gallery, which was set to host an event at Maison Estelle, confirmed in an email to ARTnews that its team is now looking for a new venue.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of team
Verb
  • For longtime fans of the brand, Ponant is a reliably luxe way to sail expedition-style to adventurous destinations—though as one fellow traveler and repeat guest pointed out to me, several other cruise lines now offer this once-rare combination.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The family sailed on the Lusitania in 1914, a year before a German torpedo sank the ship and killed nearly twelve hundred people.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of sail

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“Wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wing. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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