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wind

[wind, wahynd, wind] / wɪnd, waɪnd, wɪnd /
NOUN
air currents
Synonyms
STRONGEST
air blast breeze cyclone gale gust
STRONG
blow breath chinook draft draught flurry flutter hot air mistral puff tempest typhoon wafting whiff whirlwind whisk zephyr
Antonyms
STRONG
calm
NOUN
warning, chatter
Synonyms
STRONG
babble clue cue gossip hint inkling intimation notice rumor suggestion talk tidings whisper
WEAK
hot air idle talk
VERB
bend, turn
Synonyms
STRONGEST
curl curve loop meander ramble slither snake spiral twist weave wrap zigzag
STRONG
coil convolute corkscrew cover crook deviate distort encircle enclose entwine envelop fold furl reel roll screw swerve twine wreathe wriggle
Antonyms
STRONGEST
straighten
STRONG
free let go release uncover unloose untwist unwrap

Example Sentences

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That afternoon in 2025, with his shellacked coif flapping against his bronzed forehead in the wind, the president held up hastily-assembled poster boards bearing the names of the world’s countries and territories.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Munster responded with the strong wind at their backs after the break and Crowley got the better of Stephen Varney in the corner to get them on the board.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But she added that wind gusts of up to 30 mph anticipated Saturday afternoon could result in the fire growing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Centuries ago, they emerged on seaside courses as natural pits and hollows caused by erosion and by animals sheltering from the wind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The wind was gusting the demon’s scent towards him.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.