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
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 May 2026
That rapid decision-making will be a glove fit for a Hawks team looking to play faster in coach Jeff Blashill’s second season and searching for consistent wings for Bedard.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The rest of the menu includes butter chicken wings, lemon pepper chicken sandos and Bombay masala Impossible sliders.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
While different species of termites can fly during their reproductive stage, only a certain caste has wings.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 May 2026
LeoLabs combines cutting-edge radar imagery with predictive AI tools to model approaching orbital threats, and notifies satellite operators and other space players of high-probability smash-ups waiting in the wings.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
To portray Goliath’s origin story, actors were filmed on green screens and AI was used to generate a mythical sequence involving dark sky, rain, mountains and angels with wings.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
And who can say for sure whether twilight is the arrival of some dark night or the coming of the dawn, or whether a scrawny boy’s shoulder blades might really be the nubs of angel wings, or where, if anywhere, any of us will find new life.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
The layout is divided into distinct wings, formal entertaining areas, private family spaces, and a dedicated work zone with dual offices and a conference room.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
The place is a sound-effects recording studio, with three sound designers creating and dubbing aural effects — footsteps on a sandy beach, flapping bird wings — onto pieces of film footage.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 May 2026
That rapid decision-making will be a glove fit for a Hawks team looking to play faster in coach Jeff Blashill’s second season and searching for consistent wings for Bedard.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The rest of the menu includes butter chicken wings, lemon pepper chicken sandos and Bombay masala Impossible sliders.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
While different species of termites can fly during their reproductive stage, only a certain caste has wings.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 May 2026
LeoLabs combines cutting-edge radar imagery with predictive AI tools to model approaching orbital threats, and notifies satellite operators and other space players of high-probability smash-ups waiting in the wings.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
To portray Goliath’s origin story, actors were filmed on green screens and AI was used to generate a mythical sequence involving dark sky, rain, mountains and angels with wings.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
And who can say for sure whether twilight is the arrival of some dark night or the coming of the dawn, or whether a scrawny boy’s shoulder blades might really be the nubs of angel wings, or where, if anywhere, any of us will find new life.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
The layout is divided into distinct wings, formal entertaining areas, private family spaces, and a dedicated work zone with dual offices and a conference room.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 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
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Masculinism has been a great gift, because factions with different views on, say, protectionism or Israel or Big Tech can all agree on the overreach of feminism and the need for a return to traditional gender roles.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Streeting’s views could prove a significant hurdle in garnering support from Labour’s membership, however, with left-wing factions within the party regarding him as too centrist or even right wing.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Roughly a mile away as the crow flies is the site of what once was known as Mills College, which was a private, four-year liberal-arts college for women.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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One drone flies right above our heads.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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At the most recent debate, hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 on May 6, the seven candidates again clashed over housing and immigration, while Becerra and Steyer faced fierce attacks from both sides of the political spectrum, The Los Angeles Times reported.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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These are two elite teams led by masterminds on opposite sides of the ball in Kyle Shanahan and Mike Macdonald.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The surrogacy process has safeguards in place to ensure the safety of all parties involved.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Average annual income hovers around $58,000, reflecting a shortage of high-wage opportunities.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Towing capacity hovers around 6,500 pounds (2,948 kg), depending on configuration.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 May 2026
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Conversely, both teams are a combined 4-8 at home — the Sabres 2-4 in their barn, and the Canadiens now also 2-4 at the Bell Centre in these playoffs.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The trade for Pittman and the drafting of Bernard could provide Rodgers with more big-play options after teams loaded up to stop DK Metcalf last year.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Footage shows the lovebird riding high inside a clear cabin attached to a drone, as the contraption glides through the air before gently descending toward the ground.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Brazzell is a 6-foot-4, 198-pound target who glides by his opposing corners with ease.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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By introducing legislation, advocating through committee work, building coalitions with other high‑cost districts and working directly with federal agencies to obtain grants, waivers and emergency allocations.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Some progress is easier with aligned leadership, but effective lawmakers still build coalitions issue by issue.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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“Wings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wings. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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