LEFT WING Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

left wing

noun

as in liberalism

a political belief stressing progress, the essential goodness of humankind, and individual freedom the left wing has lost considerable influence in the party, which is now aggressively courting political moderates

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Recent Examples of left wing Time and again, the Thunder capitalized on the Knicks’ late defensive rotations. Take one possession, for instance: Three Knicks defenders crowded two Thunder players on the right side of the floor, leaving Dort free to cut from the left wing into the paint. —

Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025 Considering all that, Geekie has been a good find as No. 1 left wing next to Pavel Zacha and David Pastrnak. —

Scott Powers, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 Both Premier League stars are capable of playing as a central target man but are most comfortable on the left wing. —

Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 Panthers coach Paul Maurice has since moved Verhaeghe down to the left wing of Florida’s third line with Anton Lundell at center and Jesper Boqvist at right wing. —

Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for left wing