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
Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
The structure flaps its wings when powered by electricity.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Glass hallways lead to the north and south wings, which both feature dual-level bedroom setups.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
The third section contains details of the judicial and executive wings of the empire, land survey methods, tribal divisions, and the duties of the finance minister Todar Mal.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Hydrofoils are submerged wings that generate lift as the vessel accelerates, eventually raising the entire hull clear of the surface.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 09, New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Let the family eat legs, wings and some breast meat right off the bone.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Seven-foot-one Donovan Clingan, Deni Avdija and the Blazers’ collection of rangy wings pounded Golden State inside.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Elevated bar snacks like lobster elote and mini poke tacos, along with wings and flatbreads.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
Actors who are not in a scene wait in the wings.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
The structure flaps its wings when powered by electricity.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Glass hallways lead to the north and south wings, which both feature dual-level bedroom setups.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
The third section contains details of the judicial and executive wings of the empire, land survey methods, tribal divisions, and the duties of the finance minister Todar Mal.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Hydrofoils are submerged wings that generate lift as the vessel accelerates, eventually raising the entire hull clear of the surface.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 09, New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Let the family eat legs, wings and some breast meat right off the bone.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Seven-foot-one Donovan Clingan, Deni Avdija and the Blazers’ collection of rangy wings pounded Golden State inside.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Elevated bar snacks like lobster elote and mini poke tacos, along with wings and flatbreads.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wings
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But now many of those same factions are expressing open revulsion at the Iran war, rupturing relationships that were supposed to usher in a new international order.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Guerrilla groups such as Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN), dissident FARC factions and Venezuelan criminal organizations operate across mining zones, frequently imposing taxes on miners and controlling pits through violence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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In recent days, video footage of Father Najib Amil, a Maronite Catholic priest in the mostly Christian village of Rmeich, Lebanon — about a mile, as the crow flies, from the Israeli border — has gone viral on social media.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2026
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In Absolute Wonder Woman, drawn by Hayden, who is also part of this artistic new wave, Diana Prince is raised in Hades by the sorceress Circe to be a witch, not on Paradise Island by caring Amazonians, and flies on a skeleton horse.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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The deal was beneficial for both sides.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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The two sides talked on March 17 and March 24 but have not been able to reach a breakthrough.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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Neon Carnival Neon Carnival hits a major milestone this year, celebrating 15 years as one of the festival weekend's most exclusive, invite-only parties known for attracting A-list stars (hey Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Political parties were disincentivized from forming coalitions—which might have unified the anti-Orbán vote—by incrementally raising the threshold required for alliances to enter Parliament.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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On a warm Sunday afternoon, Shamim Popal hovers in the kitchen of her Middleburg, Virginia, home, making brunch for her family.—
Liam Scott,
Washington Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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The average for 3-point shooting, pro and college, hovers around 35%.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The teams square off Monday for the fourth time this season.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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For many years, the top pick was determined by a coin flip between the worst teams in the Western and Eastern Conferences.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This makes less noise because the squeegee glides more smoothly across your windshield.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Perfect for compact rooms and overnight guests, the space-saving chair features an adjustable backrest and pull-out base that easily glides into place.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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Two business coalitions gave a total of over 270 million real (US$54 million) to help two public laboratories, the Institute of Technology in Immunobiology, known as BioManguinhos, and the Butantan Institute.—
Jessica A.J. Rich,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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The party has an organizational presence across India and has supported or participated in ruling coalitions in several states, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Tamil Nadu.—
Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Wings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wings. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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