wings 1 of 2

noun

plural of wing
as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group the conservative wing of the party

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wings

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of wing
as in flies
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 wings
Noun
Brentford played through the spaces Spurs left in midfield for the opening goal of their 3-0 win, while Newcastle frequently targeted the wings with direct play to generate opportunities. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 It would be topped with a sixty-foot gold statue of Lady Liberty, wearing wings and flanked by gold eagles. — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 Today, military forces use ram-air paragliders, which consist of canopies made of flexible, ram-air wings with an upper and lower shell connected by internal fabric ribs to form hollow cells. — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026 Megan Spurrell Rooms Much like the salt flats themselves, which become a massive mirror of the sky above when slick with rain, the structure has two wings that perfectly mirror one another. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Several of the hospital’s departments, including the intensive care units, the oncology and surgical wings, the toxicology and trauma center, were damaged or destroyed. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 There's also a Premium Economy section, with 44 seats that have privacy headrest wings and adjustable calf and footrests, as well as 30 Main Cabin Extra seats with additional legroom. — Michele Luhn, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 Radical cinema is absolutely resurging and waiting in the wings. — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 The fine-jewelry collection includes a series of alternating wings, with three feathers each, in 18-karat gold and platinum on each creation. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
This news soon wings its way to Irv Ravitz (Tibor Feldman), the magazine’s publisher, who hires her to be Runway’s features editor. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wings
  1. factions
  2. flies
  3. sides
  4. hovers
  5. parties
  6. glides
  7. teams
  8. sails
Noun
  • In the last decade and a half, a carrousel of feuding political factions took turns governing, all inadequately.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • If the league can successfully divide different groups of players, or if the union can’t successfully unite various factions, players overall will have a tough go.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of factions
Verb
  • Chaparral flies autonomously Elroy Air completed a new series of autonomous, uncrewed flight tests of its Chaparral cargo aircraft under the US Department of Transportation and FAA’s eIPP project.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Related Stories The festival traditionally flies all the flags representing directors with films in the selection from flagpoles on the Palazzo del Cinema, where the gala screenings take place every night.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of flies
Noun
  • Some China watchers, however, are keeping their expectations low, as both sides appear to be more interested in avoiding moves that would risk their current trade truce.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The newfound decagon is about 104,250 miles (167,820 kilometers) wide, with each of its 10 sides measuring about 10,425 miles (16,782 km) long.
    — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sides
Verb
  • The end result hovers sensitively between prison and hotel—with a visit offering rare insight into the design and workings of the historic institution, tempered with a comfortable and quietly luxurious stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The topic of head injuries and their long-lasting impact on players is a constant conversation that hovers over the NFL.
    — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of hovers
Noun
  • Davis directed the parties to treat discovery materials as protected from public disclosure while the litigation continues.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Freiden, who’s also the CEO of children’s toy brand Constructive Playthings, said changing interests in children’s birthday parties and a spike in rent contributed to the closure.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of parties
Verb
  • Viewed through a singular perspective, the camera glides with measured precision, reflecting her focus and quiet intensity.
    — Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Start your visit with a ride on the Bretton Woods Skyway Gondola, which glides above the treetops to reveal sweeping views of the Presidential Range painted in brilliant shades of crimson, amber and gold.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of glides
Noun
  • The reason most teams stop there is not indifference as much as compromise.
    — Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The Wall Street Journal and the Athletic reported Walter used billions of dollars of those insurance premiums to buy sports teams.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of teams
Verb
  • Some of my favorites are coming back too, like El Pulpo Magnifico, Duane Flatmo's fire-breathing octopus, and the Monaco, a 40-foot ship with three masts that sails across dust instead of water.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Better yet, take a coastal cruise with Cape Ann Harbor Tours, which sails past six regional lighthouses.
    — Nicholas DeRenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sails

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“Wings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wings. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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