as in windy
marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
watch out for gusty conditions as the storm blows in
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In frigid, windy conditions, Crochet’s first pitch crossed the plate with a game-time temperature of 35 degrees and a 23-degree wind chill.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025 -
While officials, contractors and builders watched, fires were lit in the wood chips in the flower beds in front of the sheds, then large fans were turned on to mimic conditions during the hot, windy weather of a Red Flag fire event.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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One of the best ways to beat spring and summer heat is by stocking up on breezy, lightweight clothing pieces — and luckily for us, Amazon is currently brimming with linen-blend closet staples.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The V-neck style gives your bust a boost, while the breezy skirt delivers effortless elegance and won’t get bogged down by a dip in the pool.—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Gusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusty. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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