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
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Daigneault usually boasts an 11-man rotation that features the NBA’s reigning MVP (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander), a Defensive Player of the Year runner up (Chet Holmgren) and three wing defenders (Lu Dort, Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace).
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026
Malkin finished with 61 points in 56 games after moving from center to wing.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
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Noun
Frankly, the best wings in the NBA – Luka Doncic in Los Angeles, Jayson Tatum in Boston, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Oklahoma City, Cade Cunningham in Detroit – all assume the role of floor general for their respective teams.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Daigneault usually boasts an 11-man rotation that features the NBA’s reigning MVP (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander), a Defensive Player of the Year runner up (Chet Holmgren) and three wing defenders (Lu Dort, Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace).
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
It is thought that the Greek myth could be a retelling of an older Babylonian tale, in which the hero Gilgamesh slayed a colossal dog-headed, winged serpent known as a Mush-dragon.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026
Malkin finished with 61 points in 56 games after moving from center to wing.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wing
Noun
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Critics, including a significant faction inside the agency itself, argue the enforcement shift has less to do with equal protection than political targeting.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Right, the second phase of the ceasefire envisioned not just the disarmament of Hamas but also the beginnings of a kind of more bureaucratic government that would empower different Palestinian factions to oversee governance in Gaza.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The short-range radars track low-flying aircraft and cruise missiles that can avoid larger radar systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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But the upside is a breeziness that keeps the ten 40-ish minute chapters flying by, buoyed by sharp jokes and propelled by clever twists.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
Noun
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At the most recent debate, hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 on May 6, the seven candidates again clashed over housing and immigration, while Becerra and Steyer faced fierce attacks from both sides of the political spectrum, The Los Angeles Times reported.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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These are two elite teams led by masterminds on opposite sides of the ball in Kyle Shanahan and Mike Macdonald.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The article explores the 1991 United States Supreme Court case that involved the rights of new political parties following the death of Chicago Mayor Harold Washington.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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In many cases, the more valuable contribution is the ability to step back, recognize where interests overlap, and help create outcomes that benefit more than one party.—
Henrik Totterman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Verb
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One of the many strengths of the Kieślowski film is its tight focus on just two individuals, the watcher and the watched, with a couple of secondary characters hovering around the edges.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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With a par 70 layout, the leaders have mostly hovered around three under.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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However, Iran’s national team — which has faced heightened scrutiny leading up to this summer’s World Cup — recently learned it will not be based in the United States once the tournament begins.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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The drenching forced a 41-minute delay before the teams resumed to begin the third inning.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
24 May 2026
Verb
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With a blend of peptides, olive oil, and vitamin E, this pencil glides on without any dragging or pilling.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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Two guests are already gliding towards a nearby mangrove on paddle boards, while another group are donning snorkel gear, ready to head to a nearby reef.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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There’s an important distinction between electric bicycles and electric motorcycles, said Matt Moore, general counsel for PeopleforBikes, a national cycling coalition.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Buzz Powell, technical director at the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, a coalition of national industry groups, said asphalt is more versatile and designed to handle heavy traffic better than some of the newer alternatives, and that any new pavement may need repairs eventually.—
Aya Diab,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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“Wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wing. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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