Synonyms of wing

wing 1 of 2

noun

ˈwiŋ 

as in faction

a group of people acting together within a larger group

the conservative wing of the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faction
• side
• party
• team
• coalition
• sect
• bloc
• body
• movement
• block
• set
• split
• crew
• denomination
• gang
• splinter
• caucus
• pack
• persuasion
• schism
• scission

wing

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fly
• plane
• hover
• glide
• sail
• float
• drift
• soar
• dart
• flutter
• aviate
• coast
• helicopter
• sweep
• jet
• rocket
• waft
• hang
• flit
• orbit
• catapult
• cruise
• dive
• stoop

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wing

Noun

The shadow of Hermes is depicted with giant, dovelike wings in the style of a biblical angel. — Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2026

In addition to the five-bedroom main residence, a two-bedroom guest wing—with its own living room and kitchen—provides comfortable accommodations for family and friends while preserving everyone’s privacy. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

Verb

Her direction here wisely emphasizes the actors, and possibly overdoes it with the mirrors — lotta symbolically reflective surfaces and isolating frames within frames — but there’s never the sensation that the person behind the camera is winging it. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026

The Eastern Conference scout wondered if Björck will be able to stick at center or if his size will force a move to wing at some point, which is another factor that could cause New York to hesitate. — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 June 2026

Phrases Containing wing

• left wing