Synonyms of wings

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• factions
• sides
• parties
• teams
• coalitions
• sects
• blocs
• bodies
• blocks
• sets
• movements
• splinters
• denominations
• crews
• splits
• gangs
• packs
• caucuses
• persuasions
• scissions
• schisms

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flies
• planes
• hovers
• glides
• sails
• floats
• soars
• darts
• flutters
• drifts
• aviates
• wafts
• sweeps
• flits
• jets
• orbits
• coasts
• hangs
• rockets
• catapults
• cruises
• helicopters
• stoops
• dives

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wings

Noun

Some of the ensemble members are puppeteers who control the title character, a realistic puppet able to spread its wings. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

By allowing wings like Kayla Thornton, Salaun and Kaila Charles to plant themselves on the baseline right outside of the paint, the driving lanes that Chicago enjoyed early were suddenly closed up. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026

Instead, Parton greeted fans virtually via video, wearing a pair of sparkling wings. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026

The Birds At the massive sea cliffs of Alkefjellet, 60 million year old basalt cliffs are crowded with birds, the air filled with their calls and the constant movement of wings. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

These characteristics can be more dangerous in a more direct role down the wings. — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

But there are two other AI behemoths still waiting in the wings for their turn to go public, and at least one of them has no intention of being eclipsed by Elon Musk. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Whether your game day food lineup includes staples such as barbecue and burgers or wings and hot dogs, rosé complements both smoky flavors and spicy dishes while remaining light enough to enjoy outdoors. — Katie Kelly Bell, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

There are always 12 brews on tap and a menu with classic pub fare, from chicken wings and nachos to wedge salads and reubens. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 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