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
Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
In New York, David Freedlander assessed how Platner’s troubles were affecting Katz, a bright star in left-wing Democratic politics.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Other speakers do not prepare and just wing it.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
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Noun
Sánchez’s left-wing government is facing difficulties, including corruption scandals, while more conservative voices, such as the nationalist-populist right-wing party Vox, are rising in popularity.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
In New York, David Freedlander assessed how Platner’s troubles were affecting Katz, a bright star in left-wing Democratic politics.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
Verb
When food runs out or things get overcrowded in a location, winged females are born and fly off to other plants.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Other speakers do not prepare and just wing it.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wing
Noun
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In 2018, tensions between the Service Employees International Union and smaller unions split the labor coalition into two factions.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Season 3 continues the bloody battle between the warring factions of the House of Targaryen for control of the Iron Throne.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The weather service also urged people to avoid windows, and if outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle to seek the closest substantial shelter and to protect themselves from flying debris.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The Cougars came out of the gate flying, with Ani Woodard registering a hat trick and Emma Whoriskey and Taylor Watts adding goals in the opening frame.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
Noun
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On the drama side of guest actor, the category was nearly steady at 84, down three from 87, while guest drama actress saw the cycle’s sharpest guest decline, falling to 51 from 77.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Though Ohtani underwent surgery on the same knee in 2019, that was to address bipartite patella, on the other side of the knee.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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In 1800, just as the first true vaccine—against smallpox—came into use, life expectancy at birth hovered around thirty years worldwide.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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With an average unit cost hovering around $800,000 for the first three broadcasts of this year’s Finals, Disney is already close to eclipsing last season’s seven-game ad haul, which EDO AdEngage estimates pegged at $288 million.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Vegas pulled Carter Hart with about three minutes to go, officially entering desperation mode, but nothing worked, and Nikolaj Ehlers scored an empty-netter to start the party.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Pre‑game party draws thousands Netherlands soccer fans gathered outside Choctaw Stadium for a pre‑game celebration with live music, a DJ, and entertainment.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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On the basketball court, Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler has carved a 14-year career by gliding through space with the melodic flow of an orchestra.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Ice skating’s governing body is gliding into a presidential election Friday, free of the turmoil that just gripped its Olympic sibling skiing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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England’s World Cup team received a loud cheer from fans on Saturday afternoon as the players ran onto Victory Field at Swope Soccer Village.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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OutKick/Fox News Digital asked Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson before the game whether the team had talked to Wembanyama about the anthem discussion and whether Wembanyama would be on the floor for the anthem before Game 5.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Lombardo faced six primary challengers of his own, but sailed to victory Tuesday night.—
Paul Boger,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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Fermin’s throw sailed into center field, but Arroyo was called out due to batter’s interference.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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“Wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wing. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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