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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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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
My current favorites are the wings with housemade ramen powder and the seasonal flatbread with Brentwood corn and ramps. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 Blue morphos flashed their bright wings before disappearing among the plants, while guests gathered around the emergence chamber to look for new butterflies and moths drying their wings. — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026 Along with traditional options such as avocado toast, steak and eggs, and a breakfast burrito, more brunchy items, including chicken wings and a burger, are available. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 Moore did not take a firm stance with either of his party's ideological wings. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 Unbeknownst to the late royal, Diana actually had a second dress waiting in the wings for her just in case of emergencies. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 The teriyaki aroma from the wings was almost strong enough to taste, and the flavor smacks you in the face from the first bite. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 The versatile attacker can play on both wings and throughout midfield. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Thekla will also defend the AEW Women's World Championship against Willow Nightingale, with Mercedes Moné waiting in the wings to challenge the winner at All In. — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 26 July 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
  • More to Explore Upon Washington’s death in 1799, the factions agreed that he should be buried in his eponymous capital city, despite his instructions that he be buried at Mount Vernon.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 July 2026
  • According to the think tank InSight Crime, the alliance between these factions was one of the main reasons the Sinaloa cartel consolidated itself as one of the most powerful in the region.
    — Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of factions
Verb
  • As the drone flies, the rushing wind sweeps through the wing, naturally cooling the receiver’s back.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
  • Anyone who frequently flies with Hawaiian Airlines or Alaska Airlines will get the most value out of this card.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 29 July 2026
Definition of flies
Noun
  • Deliverables cannot be adjusted, scope cannot be tailored and both sides lose the chance to reach an agreement that works for the campaign.
    — Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Lawyers for both sides did not respond to requests for comment from The Charlotte Observer, and Wells Fargo declined to comment.
    — Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of sides
Verb
  • As a result, the average restaurant profit margin now hovers between a precarious 3% and 5%, and industry data suggests that up to 42% of restaurants are currently struggling just to stay in the black.
    — Robert Messer, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The Iraq War hovers over the whole thing, obviously, and the post-9/11 America the film was born into is there.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
Definition of hovers
Noun
  • Beyond its diverse menu, Corazón hosts vibrant community events, from dance parties to Indigenous healing circles, fostering deep belonging.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Jennings says, in situations like this, the two parties usually come to an agreement, but this should be a lesson.
    — Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of parties
Verb
  • It’s made with food-grade stainless steel that is both BPA and phthalate free, and also features a leakproof lid that easily glides back and forth to open or close.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026
  • With its roll-on applicator, the RoC Derm Correxion Retinol Firming Serum Stick easily glides onto the skin.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
Definition of glides
Noun
  • Her work has reached 100+ million learners through videos, courses, and keynotes at Harvard, MIT, Stanford, SXSW, and with teams at Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Comcast, and more.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead of the 2026 football season, AJC Varsity is announcing our preseason all-state teams.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of teams
Verb
  • The Jules Verne Trophy is awarded to the boat that sails non-stop fastest around the world.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Adventure Canada Adventure Canada sails to remote parts of the Arctic, including Canada and Greenland, and the company’s trips feature endless fodder for photo enthusiasts.
    — Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Definition of sails

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