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
Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
At the Laredo detention center, the men and women were held in separate wings.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
There's no one with significant recent closing experience waiting in the wings to replace him, either.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
He has been charged by boss Martha (Sandra Oh) with overseeing the lowly texting and driving department, but more ambitiously aims to earn his senior wings by using Arj as his prime target, trying to convince him that money can’t buy happiness.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Decades later, when pollution let up, their wings lightened again.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
For messing up, Martha clips Gabriel’s wings, forcing him to live life as a human, with a new casual wardrobe to match and a taste for fast food.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
In simulations and test flights, the drone’s lift curve slope was more than double that of conventional straight wings.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Waiting in the wings is Husan Longstreet, one of the nation’s top prep quarterbacks last fall.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
Brunch here means shrimp and grits, wings and waffles, and decadent cakes that live up to the bakery’s fun-loving name.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
At the Laredo detention center, the men and women were held in separate wings.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
There's no one with significant recent closing experience waiting in the wings to replace him, either.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
He has been charged by boss Martha (Sandra Oh) with overseeing the lowly texting and driving department, but more ambitiously aims to earn his senior wings by using Arj as his prime target, trying to convince him that money can’t buy happiness.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Decades later, when pollution let up, their wings lightened again.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
For messing up, Martha clips Gabriel’s wings, forcing him to live life as a human, with a new casual wardrobe to match and a taste for fast food.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
In simulations and test flights, the drone’s lift curve slope was more than double that of conventional straight wings.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Waiting in the wings is Husan Longstreet, one of the nation’s top prep quarterbacks last fall.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wings
Noun
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However, Abusin is hopeful that, through the success of the national team, common ground can be reached between the rival SAF and RSF factions.—
Rory Fleming,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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An escape plan is hatched, leading to a breaking of factions, betrayals, and a shocking confrontation.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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At altitudes of 20 to 100 kilometers (12 to 62 miles), the DF-17 flies below the reach of most midcourse missile defence systems, which usually operate above 100 kilometers (62 miles).—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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China views President Lai as a campaigner for Taiwanese independence, a stance that flies in the face of Beijing's belief that Taiwan should be under its control.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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The two stuck close to each other's sides while posing for the cameras, even deciding to share a smooch to celebrate the exciting night.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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As a leader who’s seen both sides, what lessons of your life or political office shape Helsinki's welfare policies today?—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Big-name candidates and national attention are shifting the political dynamics of gubernatorial races across the country, posing challenges and opportunities for both parties.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Why is this a big move from both parties?—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The homicide clearance rate is extraordinary for a city that hovers around 1 million residents.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2025
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Tuition for in-state students hovers at $7,000, while out-of-state tuition is just under $20,000.—
Francesca Walton,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Nusbaum, the Saint Mary’s College education professor, said Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training, along with crisis teams in schools, would help maintain the dignity of students and the safety of the teachers.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Senate Bill 627, for example, would prohibit law enforcement agents from covering their faces to obscure their identity, carving out exceptions for SWAT teams and undercover officers.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With two pairs of legs to each ring, the new species glides around on 160 legs.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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On the 25th, Venus glides into Leo, spotlighting your financial world and your sense of self-worth.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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History offers examples of coalitions—filmmakers, advocates, policymakers, and engaged citizens—who built public media systems from the ground up, defended press freedom under authoritarian pressure, and expanded the public’s stake in independent storytelling.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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His message is as much about sovereignty as sustainability—that vulnerable nations must take matters into their own hands, building coalitions, and demanding their voices carry equal weight in shaping global solutions.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Wings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wings. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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