as in wind
an air movement that is blowing toward something (such as a ship or an airplane) as it moves forward
Stiff headwinds caused the flight to take longer than expected.
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Recent Examples of headwind
Advertisement Advertisement Recent graduates appear to be facing particular headwinds in hiring.
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 6 June 2025
Taking into consideration that the diesel is going to nearly twice the range – barring any significant hill climbs or headwinds – the electric truck is still roughly 85% cheaper to put the needle on F(ull).
—Joe Salas
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2025
In March, Disney cut just under 200 jobs at ABC News and at its Disney Entertainment Networks division due to economic headwinds facing the linear TV business.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2025
The building economic headwinds are weighing more heavily on Americans.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 6 June 2025
Taking into consideration that the diesel is going to nearly twice the range – barring any significant hill climbs or headwinds – the electric truck is still roughly 85% cheaper to put the needle on F(ull).
—Joe Salas
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2025
In March, Disney cut just under 200 jobs at ABC News and at its Disney Entertainment Networks division due to economic headwinds facing the linear TV business.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2025
The building economic headwinds are weighing more heavily on Americans.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headwind
wind
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Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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Expect quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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“Headwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headwind. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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