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
Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
At the aft lies a large two-story cockpit with fold-out wings and a sunbathing area beneath which water toys are stored.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Chandler fought a little less recklessly than usual but attacked in a straight line while winging wide punches.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In place of sun-worshiping fans camped out on makeshift bleachers, parents lounged on cushioned seats as kids nestled beside them balancing chicken wings and pizzas on their laps.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
At the aft lies a large two-story cockpit with fold-out wings and a sunbathing area beneath which water toys are stored.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Verb
Though most marbled godwits breed in the Great Plains, two small populations wing their way to James Bay, Canada, and to Alaska.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Chandler fought a little less recklessly than usual but attacked in a straight line while winging wide punches.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wing
Noun
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The irony of Rollins now leading a dominant faction with a young powerhouse in its ranks is not lost on many fans.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Satisfying the old and new theme park factions is tricky, Atwood said.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Passengers flying in the United States at certain airports are no longer required to take off their shoes when going through security lines, according to news outlets including CBS News and The New York Times on Monday.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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After his strike flew past U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese, Jimenez briefly celebrated with his teammates before sitting on the turf at NRG Stadium, pulling out a Mexico jersey with Jota’s name and number (#20), and mimicking playing a video game.—
Martin Rogers,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The only exceptions to that were the two weeks on either side of Easter, when traffic rose less than 1% year over year, the firm's data showed, a sign of the company's strategy of driving sales with holiday and seasonal merchandise.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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On the other side, a group calling itself Citizens for the Future of Progress in Thompson has been campaigning to get a budget passed.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Our ruling The Republican Party of Juneau County claimed on Facebook that planes full of unvetted refugees were being accepted to the Milwaukee and Madison airports.—
Sophie Carson,
Journal Sentinel,
3 July 2024
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All this culminates in a debut album, Addison, that planes down contemporary pop influences into an ooze of familiarity, faintly evoking innovations in underground and alternative music without stepping out of its playlist-friendly lane.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Many of the states are also parties to litigation filed earlier this year contesting layoffs at the federal agency and the White House's efforts to rollback diversity programming.—
July 14,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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As Democrats self-flagellate over 2024, the party’s younger, savvier strategists have seen some positive signs.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Gas prices are hovering near their lowest summer level in four years as millions of people ready themselves to hit the roads over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 July 2025
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When the first pitch of the Texas baseball team's home opener is thrown around 1 p.m. on Friday, temperatures in the Austin area will be hovering around 35 degrees.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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However, the team did receive good news about outfielder Starting Marte.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Both teams have had comparable performances this season, each averaging 12.2 goals per game on offense.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Sci-fi speedboats gliding above the water, backed by a rotating cast of celebrities.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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But Ontario International Airport came in at No. 15, Hollywood Burbank Airport is at 14, John Wayne Airport landed at No. 12, and Long Beach Airport glided in at No. 2.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
27 June 2025
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“Wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wing. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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