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
Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Some KC-135s can also refuel planes from pods on their wings.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The actors paced in the wings puffing on cigarettes, watching the sliding door in case the fireman should catch them.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
As Variety recently noted, with Clarkson’s and Shepherd’s exits, no new daytime talkers were yet in the wings to replace them.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Certainly though, what’s happened since Thanksgiving weekend has given him new wings.
—Lisa Gutierrez
march 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Known for its eclectic, dive bar vibe, the restaurant offers classic American fare like Buffalo wings, giant burgers, hot dogs and more.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
With the curtains drawn on the Olympics and the World Cup waiting in the wings, the World Baseball Classic has the spotlight to itself.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The proceeds will allow the charity to continue its work in donating reading wings called Discovery Dens and books to local Title 1 elementary schools.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Due to the show’s tumultuous nature, actors cycle in and out of the spotlight, leading the action for a scene or two, then disappearing into the wings.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Some KC-135s can also refuel planes from pods on their wings.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The actors paced in the wings puffing on cigarettes, watching the sliding door in case the fireman should catch them.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
As Variety recently noted, with Clarkson’s and Shepherd’s exits, no new daytime talkers were yet in the wings to replace them.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Certainly though, what’s happened since Thanksgiving weekend has given him new wings.
—Lisa Gutierrez
march 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Known for its eclectic, dive bar vibe, the restaurant offers classic American fare like Buffalo wings, giant burgers, hot dogs and more.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
With the curtains drawn on the Olympics and the World Cup waiting in the wings, the World Baseball Classic has the spotlight to itself.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The proceeds will allow the charity to continue its work in donating reading wings called Discovery Dens and books to local Title 1 elementary schools.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wings
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Despite long-standing rivalries among senior Iranian politicians — many of whom hold powerful political positions and control significant economic resources — these factions quickly set aside their differences and pledged loyalty to him.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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After launching an insurgency in 2009, Boko Haram has grown into different factions, including the Islamic State West Africa Province, which is backed by the Islamic State group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort Few & Far Luvhondo operates on solar power and is 100% zero waste, in part thanks to an army of black soldier flies that turn food scraps into fertilizer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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But researchers found in 2022 that brine flies, which form the base of the lake’s food web, and brine shrimp, a multimillion, global fish food business in Utah, had begun to disappear.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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There is only one China, both sides agreed, and the only question was which government was legitimate.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 Justice can help both sides of any ongoing conflict in your life.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Essence Black Women in Hollywood is one of the many high-profile events happening around LA in the days leading up to the 98th Oscars, with various parties and red carpets celebrating young Hollywood and women in film.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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The remaining 110 seats are allocated through a proportional representation system, under which political parties are assigned seats based on their share of the vote.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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The first three tracks proceed like this, with Rubio doing jazz runs through a gauntlet of chipmunk effects while the music hovers in midair as if sourced from a Galaxie 500 record stuck in a locked groove.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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Though much of his dip in performance last season can be tied to poor quarterback play and inconsistent pass protection from the offensive line, Hockenson hovers closer to the middle tier of tight ends.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Benevolent Venus complements rule-minded Saturn in your 11th House of Friendship, encouraging clear agreements with your teams and friends.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Severe thunderstorms that began in northern Indiana appeared to spawn multiple tornadoes in southern Michigan the previous day, said meteorologist Lonnie Fisher of the National Weather Service, which sent teams to the region to evaluate damage and confirm tornadoes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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As the Coast Starlight approaches the Bay Area, the train glides past marshlands, open water, and distant city skylines before continuing toward California’s Central Coast.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Powered by skin-loving ingredients, the formula glides on effortlessly.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Across the country, women are building bipartisan coalitions and filing litigation to challenge unlawful barriers.—
Celina Stewart,
Time,
8 Mar. 2026
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But a general election that includes voices from across the spectrum and encourages candidates to build coalitions and draw support from everyone?—
Tom Charron,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Wings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wings. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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