as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group
the conservative wing of the party
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wings
Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Her head is destroyed, the rear body is destroyed, the wings are gone, the legs are broken.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Its wings span 66 feet, and the aircraft is 56 feet long and 11 feet high.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Pull wings out of bags and place on grill.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
The architecture is inspired by the manta ray, with the main pavilion shaped to follow the curve of its wings.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Capitals have drafted a lot of wingers of late, but with the way the draft has played out, there’s a gap between the top available wings and the next-best centers and D for me here.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Six rotor rows handle vertical thrust during takeoff and landing, while the wings generate lift in cruise.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 27, New Atlas, 27 May 2026
The menu is broad and easy to please, with options like shrimp tacos, wings, and classic comfort food.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
These migratory aerial acrobats need a lot of energy to beat their tiny wings so fast.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Her head is destroyed, the rear body is destroyed, the wings are gone, the legs are broken.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Its wings span 66 feet, and the aircraft is 56 feet long and 11 feet high.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Pull wings out of bags and place on grill.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
The architecture is inspired by the manta ray, with the main pavilion shaped to follow the curve of its wings.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Capitals have drafted a lot of wingers of late, but with the way the draft has played out, there’s a gap between the top available wings and the next-best centers and D for me here.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Six rotor rows handle vertical thrust during takeoff and landing, while the wings generate lift in cruise.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 27, New Atlas, 27 May 2026
The menu is broad and easy to please, with options like shrimp tacos, wings, and classic comfort food.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 27 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
Noun
-
During his first years in office, Hadi tried to implement wide-reaching reforms, including the unification of the country’s various armed factions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
-
Why are nontraditional political parties and factions, many of them extremist, gaining strength in Europe and elsewhere?—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
-
On Morrison For the launch of Ohio’s year-long, state-wide celebration of Toni Morrison, Namwali Serpell flies to Columbus to talk with poet and essayist Hanif Abdurraqib.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
-
The falcon flies up high overhead, spots a target below, folds its wings into a streamlined shape and then drops into a steep dive.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Noun
-
As the train climbs higher, sweeping mountain and valley views unfold on both sides, and in the colder months, skiers and snowboarders can be seen gliding down the slopes below.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
-
Since the reformatting of the Champions League in 2024-25, the past two Europa Leagues have gone to English sides, too.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Noun
-
Paterson, New Jersey, will host a series of watch parties and cultural events to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026.—
Nick Caloway,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
-
Moskowitz, a former DeSantis appointee, pitched himself as a Democrat who is willing to call out both parties.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2026
Verb
-
Four months after its publication, the book, in its ninth printing, still hovers near the top of the rankings.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
-
When the number of people who die in the hospital are exactly those that were expected to die, the ratio hovers around one.—
Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe,
STAT,
21 May 2026
Noun
-
The Oklahoma City Thunder took on the San Antonio Spurs Saturday night to decide the Western Conference title, after a back-and-forth series that has seen both teams leading at various points.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
-
Both teams qualified for the CIF Southern California Regional playoffs that begin Tuesday.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
Verb
-
With a blend of peptides, olive oil, and vitamin E, this pencil glides on without any dragging or pilling.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
-
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
Noun
-
Since its introduction nearly a century ago, the levy has been derided by the oil industry, the auto industry, AAA, trucking and manufacturing interests, and coalitions of governors.—
Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
-
But with proportional representation, there would be room for new parties to grow and new coalitions to form.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wings. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
