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
Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Tucked between Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale, Coconut Creek, Florida, is a quieter take on Broward County—and considering the flutter of thousands of butterfly wings here, perhaps even an oasis.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
The princess is wearing an RAF brooch with gold wings, a tribute to her paternal grandfather who served as a fighter pilot during World War II.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
During this time, monarchs cluster together in packed colonies for warmth—in a good year, thousands of monarchs might rest on a single tree, creating a kaleidoscope of brilliantly colored wings.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
And a great OutKast tribute started in this big room, though Andre 3000 opted to go the Steve Perry route by watching it from the wings as opposed to joining in.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
This can support the aircraft’s weight, allowing a gentle descent with the wings level.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
The split game capitalizes on Denver’s abundance of guards and wings who are good screeners.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
The structure features a cross-shaped frame with four solar wings that passively prevent snow accumulation within the panel area.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
That is, until Angel flies in on her wings and brings her dark cloud with her.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Tucked between Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale, Coconut Creek, Florida, is a quieter take on Broward County—and considering the flutter of thousands of butterfly wings here, perhaps even an oasis.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
The princess is wearing an RAF brooch with gold wings, a tribute to her paternal grandfather who served as a fighter pilot during World War II.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
During this time, monarchs cluster together in packed colonies for warmth—in a good year, thousands of monarchs might rest on a single tree, creating a kaleidoscope of brilliantly colored wings.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
And a great OutKast tribute started in this big room, though Andre 3000 opted to go the Steve Perry route by watching it from the wings as opposed to joining in.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
This can support the aircraft’s weight, allowing a gentle descent with the wings level.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
The split game capitalizes on Denver’s abundance of guards and wings who are good screeners.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
The structure features a cross-shaped frame with four solar wings that passively prevent snow accumulation within the panel area.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wings
Noun
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So when the first children in the commune were born, factions emerged around which language the next generation should speak.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
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Members of the caucus emerged from a two-hour meeting on Thursday declaring that the 47-member group is coalescing around a unified strategy rather than splintering into factions, which could mean the government funding fight lasts well beyond the current 37 days.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The rocket's first stage is powered by seven of Blue Origin's BE-4 engines, while the upper stage, which flies in orbit, operates with two of the company's BE-3U engines designed for the vacuum of space.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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That is, until Angel flies in on her wings and brings her dark cloud with her.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Davie has faced a number of major scandals since being named director general in 2020, including the resignation of the BBC’s top new anchor Huw Edwards and accusations of bias from both sides over its coverage of the war in Gaza.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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In breaking with the contentious dealings between the league and the NFL Players Association, Tagliabue and Upshaw kept negotiations respectful and centered on what would benefit both sides.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Say, for example, that a restaurant’s menu states that an automatic 18% charge will be added to all bills for parties of six or more customers.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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While no blame was assigned, the hearings were open to the public and often gave interested parties, including family members of the person killed, their first opportunity for answers.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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National runner-up Houston also hovers near the top of the odds as well.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The population here hovers around 250, and there’s just one grocery store—but intrepid guests will find themselves in stunning, rugged landscapes with few people around.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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An ugly opening half, which featured the teams combining for 6-of-24 shooting in the game’s first 10 minutes, saw the visiting Wildcats catch fire from beyond the arc.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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One-by-one, these teams utterly transformed their way of working because the entire design and execution of the program was based on delighting them and adding value at every touchpoint.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Each gloss glides on silky smooth, giving lips sheer-to-medium coverage with a buttery-soft feel.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mars glides into Sagittarius, pushing us to chase our independence and embrace adventure.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As both sides weigh their options, the possibility of court challenges or legislative pushes from business coalitions remains.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, coalitions involving labor organizations are considering a 1-cent increase in the city sales tax and a half-cent increase in the countywide sales tax, according to the Voice of San Diego.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Wings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wings. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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