as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group
the conservative wing of the party
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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
Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
Channeling Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet, the actress posed in angel wings and a pajama set from her clothing line, Florence by Mills, in an Instagram carousel.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
The post shared the new location will have seating for more than 200 guests, two bars, and the full menu with pizza and wings.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2026
One of two private wings is dedicated to the primary suite, which comes with a fireside sitting area, a walk-in closet, and a luxe bath spotlighted by a floating vanity with dual sinks and a deep freestanding soaking tub atop a veined pink marble inlay.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
For Marta Alamo, unity looks like a white dove with outstretched wings.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Pareja has been experimenting with Ivan Angulo in Freeman’s right-back position for now, with Zakaria Taifi and Jaylen Yearwood in the wings to potentially earn playing time.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Plus, a boneless wings suit is settled, Grana Padano’s star turn, and more.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
The branzino collars are repurposed as a riff on Buffalo wings, grilled and painted in a glaze that hits all the pleasure centers at once, with a bright, zingy vinegar punch that hums with heat.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
The plane was stuffed with instruments, and its wings bristled with sensors and other devices.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
Channeling Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet, the actress posed in angel wings and a pajama set from her clothing line, Florence by Mills, in an Instagram carousel.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
The post shared the new location will have seating for more than 200 guests, two bars, and the full menu with pizza and wings.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2026
One of two private wings is dedicated to the primary suite, which comes with a fireside sitting area, a walk-in closet, and a luxe bath spotlighted by a floating vanity with dual sinks and a deep freestanding soaking tub atop a veined pink marble inlay.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
For Marta Alamo, unity looks like a white dove with outstretched wings.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Pareja has been experimenting with Ivan Angulo in Freeman’s right-back position for now, with Zakaria Taifi and Jaylen Yearwood in the wings to potentially earn playing time.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Plus, a boneless wings suit is settled, Grana Padano’s star turn, and more.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
The branzino collars are repurposed as a riff on Buffalo wings, grilled and painted in a glaze that hits all the pleasure centers at once, with a bright, zingy vinegar punch that hums with heat.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wings
Noun
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War is finally kicking into gear between these Targaryen factions.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
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France's broad political spectrum has long included far-left and far-right factions that harbor intense, sometimes violent disregard for each other, although deaths in clashes between them have been rare in recent decades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The drone then flies autonomously to its destination.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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This policy flies in the face of the Constitution, legal precedent and Homeland Security's own guidelines.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fringe trim along the sides adds texture and visual interest to your space, while plush cushions keep you comfortable.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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In these squabbles, lies are told, stories are made up and the mantra that there are two sides to everything is proven false.—
Dave Lieber,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mountbatten-Windsor and Giuffre's settlement was confidential, the parties had said in a joint statement in the filing.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The current law has also been used to prosecute secondary parties, such as journalists who allegedly encouraged public office holders to leak confidential information – something that the Law Commission said has generated significant controversy.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Total annual volume hovers around $4 billion, industry sources estimate.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Its landmark suspension bridge, once a cattle-drive crossing on the Chisholm Trail, still hovers over the Brazos River as an echo of the city’s 19th-century frontier heritage.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cherry Creek’s boys and girls tennis teams once put up state-title streaks of 19 straight each.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The group was never broken up into first, second and third teams, nobody dropped out, and a handful of those players ended up turning professional.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There’s a reason curlers sweep as the stone glides across the ice in search of the house — or, better yet, the button.—
Keith McMillan,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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As the camera glides in and around a roller-skating rink, where much of the action takes place, Decker and Shlesinger achieve and sustain a terrific balance of comic velocity and erotic languor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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America is forming new critical mineral and technology coalitions, most recently Pax Silica, the Department of State’s flagship effort on AI and supply chain security.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some of the other council members cited Matsui’s ability to build coalitions and secure funding for flood protection measures.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Wings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wings. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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