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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
The design was loosely based on the ancient Greek sculpture the ‘Winged Victory of Samothrace’, with Nike, the goddess of victory, holding an octagonal cup with her wings. — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026 Not good signs for someone who will be asked to guard some of the top wings in the NBA as a rookie. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 Zettle said, and Willmore pulled the wings a little more open. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 Regulars swear by the jumbo wings, especially the Barbalo — a housemade barbecue-buffalo blend. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 As the age-old act of going under the knife retreats into the background, the next cohort of treatments is waiting in the wings. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 17 July 2026 Notably, the Euphoria actress turned heads in an ethereal white gown complete with massive angel wings at the New York City premiere of The Odyssey on July 14. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026 In theory, this should offer some important advantages over the more traditional flying cylinder with wings attached to most aircraft today. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 Dragonflies are generally larger and hold their wings horizontally at rest, while the slender damselflies fold their wings over their abdomens. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 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
  • 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
  • Across the globe, populist leaders and fundamentalist factions attempt to consolidate power by dividing populations and silencing dissent.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of factions
Verb
  • SpaceX is also eyeing an equatorial orbit when Starship flies on the Artemis IV mission, and NASA may already be quietly shifting the mission's landing site to a higher latitude.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 July 2026
  • The servicer will have an onboard control system, which flies the spacecraft and keeps its body back at a safe distance while the arm reaches in.
    — Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
Definition of flies
Noun
  • Both sides agreed to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program under the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed in June but later fell apart.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • The most competitive part of the match might have been the fight between the players of the two sides right after the game ended.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of sides
Verb
  • The South Korean benchmark now hovers at around 6,700, having experienced volatile swings due to the heavy dependence on heavyweights Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 July 2026
  • As a result, turnout for the state’s Republican primary usually hovers just over 50% of overall GOP registration and a little less than that for Democrats.
    — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of hovers
Noun
  • The Heat and DeRozan have had mutual interest in the past, and conversations between the parties are expected.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • San Jose recorded 1 million total downtown visits during the six-week FIFA World Cup, officials announced Friday — a final count over 2 ½ times initial projections — driven by energetic watch parties and strong fan culture in the city.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 25 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
  • Butler Fans of other teams The story about Miami Gardens’ final 2026 World Cup match might not be as much about England and France, the two teams playing, but the teams that aren’t playing.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • Locals cheered alongside international fans for their teams at sports bars, parades through city streets and, of course, World Cup matches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of teams
Verb
  • 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
  • Star of the Seas still sails out of Port Canaveral, housing guests on what is tied for the title of world’s largest cruise ship.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Definition of sails

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