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noun

plural of wing
as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group the conservative wing of the party

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verb

present tense third-person singular of wing
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
Noun
The design was loosely based on the ancient Greek sculpture the ‘Winged Victory of Samothrace’, with Nike, the goddess of victory, holding an octagonal cup with her wings. — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026 Not good signs for someone who will be asked to guard some of the top wings in the NBA as a rookie. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 Zettle said, and Willmore pulled the wings a little more open. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 Regulars swear by the jumbo wings, especially the Barbalo — a housemade barbecue-buffalo blend. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 As the age-old act of going under the knife retreats into the background, the next cohort of treatments is waiting in the wings. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 17 July 2026 Notably, the Euphoria actress turned heads in an ethereal white gown complete with massive angel wings at the New York City premiere of The Odyssey on July 14. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026 In theory, this should offer some important advantages over the more traditional flying cylinder with wings attached to most aircraft today. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 Dragonflies are generally larger and hold their wings horizontally at rest, while the slender damselflies fold their wings over their abdomens. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 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
  1. factions
  2. flies
  3. sides
  4. hovers
  5. parties
  6. glides
  7. teams
  8. sails
Noun
  • The massacre left at least 70 people dead and factions of the gang were accused of carrying out the attacks.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • Over the years, its mediation was brought to bear on the conflict in Sudan’s western Darfur region, Lebanese factional feuding and the rift between the Palestinians’ Hamas and Fatah factions.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of factions
Verb
  • Having a great chill day on a Miami vacation, and then boom, my hat flies, my coffee goes all over me.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
  • Eighty miles from New Orleans as the pelican flies, but so much longer by boat.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of flies
Noun
  • There are no plans to try to separate supporters of the two sides, Atlanta police said — either inside or outside the stadium.
    — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Customers can also expect certified angus beef, prepared sides, salads and entries that are available daily.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of sides
Verb
  • Ajayi, who hovers at 6-foot-7 and weighs 228-pounds, is a massive specimen who can defend multiple positions.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • The state wants each town to have at least 10% of its housing stock qualify as affordable; Avon currently hovers a little above 4%.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
Definition of hovers
Noun
  • The War In times of peace, Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) had hosted parties in their palace for all — even beggars were welcome.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • Co-owner Jeff Lyell closed a block of Morgan Ford Road and rolled in a massive screen, creating one of the city's largest and most authentic watch parties.
    — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026
Definition of parties
Verb
  • In any case, the scheme shaping the film’s stakes is introduced from the get-go, in a sultry opening credits scene where the camera glides over curly telephone cords and grasping hands in close-up.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • As the Coast Starlight approaches the Bay Area, the train glides past marshlands, open water, and distant city skylines before continuing toward California’s Central Coast.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of glides
Noun
  • Butler Fans of other teams The story about Miami Gardens’ final 2026 World Cup match might not be as much about England and France, the two teams playing, but the teams that aren’t playing.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • Locals cheered alongside international fans for their teams at sports bars, parades through city streets and, of course, World Cup matches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of teams
Verb
  • Victory Cruise Lines, which sails on the Great Lakes, says 2026 bookings are up more than 20 percent for itineraries such as a 10-night trip that sails on all five Great Lakes.
    — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Star of the Seas still sails out of Port Canaveral, housing guests on what is tied for the title of world’s largest cruise ship.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Definition of sails

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