Definitions

second wind

[wind] / wɪnd /

NOUN

renewed energy

Synonyms

WEAK

energy burst refreshment rejuvenation renaissance restored energy restored strength second energy burst

Example Sentences

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It wasn’t until a pair of older women chuckled as they blew past me that I found my second wind.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Once back to their full complement and with the power of their bench on the field, New Zealand found a second wind.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

Healthcare stocks have found a second wind, with momentum building across biotech and pharmaceuticals.

From Barron's • Oct. 1, 2025

The controversy was given a second wind by legislators on Tuesday.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2025

His breath caught in his ribs, but he kept running until he got his second wind.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte