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winded

[win-did] / ˈwɪn dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
out of breath
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"Most people badly time a front flip off a five-metre platform and get winded," she said in the clip.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Her senses of taste and smell have rebounded, and she gets less winded on hikes with her grandchildren.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

But I get winded just walking down the hallway.

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2026

Why does a brief jog leave some people winded while others seem to glide along with ease?

From Science Daily Jan. 8, 2026

“What’re you doingl” The boy spat on the ground, panting like a winded dog.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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