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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

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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
Hofmann gives this awkwardly sized puppet life, energy and voice, controlling its body while castmates flit in and out as the manipulators of its wings. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 The top line projects to be center Aleksander Barkov with Brady Tkachuk and Sam Reinhart on his wings. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 Wingstop is a fast-casual national chain known for their chicken wings, fries and a cult following for their ranch. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 Other menu items include quesadillas, wings, nachos, sopapillas and flan. — Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 At No Knife, one strawberry shortcake waffle and six wings ran Evan roughly $45 with tax and tip. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026 Football Field Lunch Napkins When the wings are sticky and the ribs are saucy, napkins are needed. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026 Falcons fans have several new food options to look forward to for the 2026 season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, including mango habanero wings, birria Mexican pizza, desserts, family-size meals, and game-day specials inspired by visiting teams. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 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
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
  • The result is a fractured country, with the Houthis controlling the capital and the northwest, and the government and allied factions holding much of the south and east.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
  • While there is no suggestion of any kind of confrontation, there were tensions between different factions in the dressing room as Rosenior’s tenure unravelled.
    — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of factions
Verb
  • In species ranging from worms and flies to rodents and primates, caloric restriction produces animals that appear biologically younger than their age.
    — Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Bent on tracking down the killers, Ethan flies over and heads to the photographic agency that represents Joe’s work.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of flies
Noun
  • Previous efforts to broker even a partial ceasefire have repeatedly fallen apart within hours, with both sides accusing each other of violations.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • In my experience, the strongest engagements begin when both sides understand what can be influenced, what cannot be controlled and how progress will be evaluated.
    — Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of sides
Verb
  • Those sources said that Cultural Counsel’s workforce now hovers around 18.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Future Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell hovers in the background and gives a brief interview, looking absurdly young.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of hovers
Noun
  • Lawmakers in both parties agree more guardrails are needed, but even narrow attempts at regulation have fallen apart and a certain skepticism has set in.
    — STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The parties have requested oral argument and await the 10th Circuit’s decision on whether to grant and schedule one.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 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
  • These two teams are pretty evenly matched, but give the Cowboys with their receivers a slight edge in their home opener.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • District play for many Texas high school football teams starts Thursday or Friday.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 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 19 Sep. 2026.

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