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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 high-flying wing’s growth this offseason caught the attention of his teammates, who are eager to throw him lobs for dunks and see him sky for rebounds. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 In this view, students are being marinated in left-wing political views that are un-American and prepare them poorly for the workforce. — Peter Smagorinsky, AJC.com, 10 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
  • According to officials, a faction of the protesters released smoke bombs and firecrackers, and overturned tables and chairs in public areas.
    — Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Lebanon was polarized between pro-West groups and others that supported Palestinian factions and Egyptian leader Gamal Abdul-Nasser.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of faction
Verb
  • The company had been gearing up to fly several more this year having already been given approval to fly as many as 12 times a year.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • For the 31st time as secretary of state, Marco Rubio has left on a trip abroad, flying to Uzbekistan and later India amid rumblings that America's top diplomat is ignoring pressing matters in favor of politically safer visits and meetings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of fly
Noun
  • Google cofounder Sergey Brin, who moved to the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe and also bought a Miami home, and venture capitalist Peter Thiel also left California for Miami ahead of the Prop 40 cutoff.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The initial configuration already included the trailer side skirts and wheel covers.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of side
Verb
  • At the time of their call, temperatures hovered around 15 degrees, and the pair lacked adequate clothing, food or water to safely endure the night, according to the sheriff’s office.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • But when Alexander saw the green machine, the tree excavator, feet away from the 100-year-old oak tree that hovers over the corner of Salem Drive and Idlewood Circle, that was not fine.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of hover
Noun
  • The president’s party has historically faced challenges in midterm elections.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Strategists in both parties said that this redistricting scramble has changed how donors are being approached for state legislative races — rarely the first places where the largest political funders send their cash.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of party
Verb
  • With a pair of real horns, one of them plays the bull by gliding toward the fuchsia bullfighting cape.
    — Eyder Peralta, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Xerf uses dual-frequency energy administered through a patented device that glides across the skin.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of glide
Noun
  • Tippett’s team animated physical puppets, while ILM handled compositing and digital fire, smoke and explosions.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • After confirming that the line from Exeter that ran through the village of Starcross didn’t open until the end of May, 1846, Cade and his team turned to the schedule for additional clues.
    — Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of team
Verb
  • Launched last year, Louis Vuitton’s multiyear partnership with Real Madrid marked yet another high-profile sports deal for the world’s biggest luxury brand, which is active in disciplines ranging from sailing to Formula 1.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Henderson picked it up and sailed a throw to first, allowing the tying run to score.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
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