as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group
the conservative wing of the party
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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
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
As for the team’s three wings, Barnes, Ingram and RJ Barrett, their individual numbers have been fine.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
My friends played their parts, crowing over the buffet, piling their plates with sliders and wings, shouting at the television.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Doesn’t that mean the tension between the the liberal and moderate wings just continue in the Democratic Party?
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
For his part, Van Dyke, 99, watched proudly from the wings as his wife of 13 years went on to perform a dance for the children in the neighborhood.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Each is about 1/2 inch long and has long, narrow wings.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
In 2023, the company opened Little Blue Menu, a restaurant in College Park, Maryland, serving up Chick-fil-A classics alongside wings and burgers.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Chicken wings were thawing in the upright cooler in standing water.
—Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Conventional deicing systems address the problem by redirecting hot air from engines across the wings.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
As for the team’s three wings, Barnes, Ingram and RJ Barrett, their individual numbers have been fine.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
My friends played their parts, crowing over the buffet, piling their plates with sliders and wings, shouting at the television.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Doesn’t that mean the tension between the the liberal and moderate wings just continue in the Democratic Party?
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
For his part, Van Dyke, 99, watched proudly from the wings as his wife of 13 years went on to perform a dance for the children in the neighborhood.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Each is about 1/2 inch long and has long, narrow wings.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
In 2023, the company opened Little Blue Menu, a restaurant in College Park, Maryland, serving up Chick-fil-A classics alongside wings and burgers.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Chicken wings were thawing in the upright cooler in standing water.
—Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wings
Noun
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So when the first children in the commune were born, factions emerged around which language the next generation should speak.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
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Members of the caucus emerged from a two-hour meeting on Thursday declaring that the 47-member group is coalescing around a unified strategy rather than splintering into factions, which could mean the government funding fight lasts well beyond the current 37 days.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The flag of the Wilton Rancheria now flies alongside Elk Grove’s city flag in what leaders said is a historic moment for both city and tribe.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Taurid meteor shower blooms when Earth flies through debris left behind by Comet 2P/Encke.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Eyes not on the sides of their heads, and a quick, macular gaze that isn’t like other animals’.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Senior Producer Ivy Odom likes to use these crispy cornbread bites as a vehicle for getting a bite of all the good Thanksgiving sides together on her plate.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The three-day Nashville event (like the position) has grown in popularity and recognition — especially so after Taylor Swift, the most famous pop star on the planet who also happens to be engaged to Kelce, gave an impromptu performance at one of its parties last summer.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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His victory ended nearly a decade of Democratic control in Richmond and underscored the state’s potential to swing between the parties.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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National runner-up Houston also hovers near the top of the odds as well.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The population here hovers around 250, and there’s just one grocery store—but intrepid guests will find themselves in stunning, rugged landscapes with few people around.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Though Giolito had a bounce-back year after missing the entirety of the 2024 season, an elbow issue forced him to miss the playoffs and could make teams hesitate in free agency.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even the bad teams still want to keep their quarterback upright and have a chance to run a functional offense.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Each gloss glides on silky smooth, giving lips sheer-to-medium coverage with a buttery-soft feel.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mars glides into Sagittarius, pushing us to chase our independence and embrace adventure.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both coalitions align African foundations and businesses to coordinate investments, champion learning as an economic priority, and strengthen delivery through their influence and capabilities.—
Obiageli Ezekwesili,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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However, building stable coalitions is tough and talks are expected to take months.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Wings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wings. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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