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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A 72nd-minute penalty appeared to have made the match safe but Argentina's second wind wasn't blown out quite yet.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

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

From Barron's • Oct. 1, 2025

Russ finds a second wind when he tries out for a college football team as a walk-on quarterback, wearing heavy prosthetics and acting under the guise of a fabricated identity: Chad Powers.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

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

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2025

He had stopped and had a light snack, gained his second wind and pressed forward, taking care not to create too much noise lest he disturb any predators.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques