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as in tides
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
the winds of public opinion are changing on this issue
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as in curvatures
something that curves or is curved
there's one last easterly wind to the river before it empties into the sea
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as in coils
to follow a circular or spiral course
flowering vines wind around the porch's graceful columns
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as in worms
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
self-interest winds itself into everything that he does—even his alleged favors for other people
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Recent Examples of winds
Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
In October, Hurricane Melissa slammed into Cuba’s eastern province of Santiago de Cuba as a powerful Category 3 hurricane, with maximim sustained winds of nearly 120 mph.
—David Goodhue
march 16, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
On to of the heavy snow, winds may gust up to 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
The South by Southwest Festival and Conference has made it through the weekend in Austin, despite severe winds forcing festival organizers to cancel Sunday's community concert.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
Expect northeast winds of about 16 mph.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The region remains under severe red flag warnings as dry, unpredictable and strong offshore winds pick up across the region.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The Palisades and Eaton fires were burning out of control in Los Angeles County as ferocious winds fueled the fast-moving blazes.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
He is represented by more than 20 lawyers as his case winds itself through the federal court system, as well as within immigration courts, which are housed under the Justice Department.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
This view, which is forever seared into my memory, was all visible from the five-mile Bradley Lake Trail loop in Grand Teton National Park, which winds from the Bradley-Taggart trail head, and along both bodies of water, all while surrounded by lush forest.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
And as the music winds on, I, like her, spin and spin.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Winter rains have been a bit above average, arriving in big storms with long dry periods and Santa Ana winds in between.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The 2026 Los Angeles Marathon finds more than 27,000 participants who signed up to tackle the streets of Los Angeles this weekend for the 41st LA Marathon, a race that winds from Dodger Stadium to Century City.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Nearby, Hollywood Bus Tours winds through Los Angeles’ famous movie lots and upscale neighborhoods, a must-do for many visitors.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Guests will queue up within a large, red brick, garage-style structure before getting into the ride vehicles, modeled after several cars featured in the films before catapulting along an aerial track that winds its way over the theme park.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
In New York City, four people, including a child, died Monday afternoon after a fire in a three-story apartment building spread during heavy winds.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
In October, Hurricane Melissa slammed into Cuba’s eastern province of Santiago de Cuba as a powerful Category 3 hurricane, with maximim sustained winds of nearly 120 mph.
—David Goodhue
march 16, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
On to of the heavy snow, winds may gust up to 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
The South by Southwest Festival and Conference has made it through the weekend in Austin, despite severe winds forcing festival organizers to cancel Sunday's community concert.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
Expect northeast winds of about 16 mph.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The region remains under severe red flag warnings as dry, unpredictable and strong offshore winds pick up across the region.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The Palisades and Eaton fires were burning out of control in Los Angeles County as ferocious winds fueled the fast-moving blazes.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
The annual march, which winds 3 miles through the city’s picturesque historic district, draws tens of thousands of revelers and blends the best parts of a family reunion and football tailgate.
—Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
He is represented by more than 20 lawyers as his case winds itself through the federal court system, as well as within immigration courts, which are housed under the Justice Department.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
This view, which is forever seared into my memory, was all visible from the five-mile Bradley Lake Trail loop in Grand Teton National Park, which winds from the Bradley-Taggart trail head, and along both bodies of water, all while surrounded by lush forest.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
And as the music winds on, I, like her, spin and spin.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Winter rains have been a bit above average, arriving in big storms with long dry periods and Santa Ana winds in between.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The 2026 Los Angeles Marathon finds more than 27,000 participants who signed up to tackle the streets of Los Angeles this weekend for the 41st LA Marathon, a race that winds from Dodger Stadium to Century City.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Nearby, Hollywood Bus Tours winds through Los Angeles’ famous movie lots and upscale neighborhoods, a must-do for many visitors.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Guests will queue up within a large, red brick, garage-style structure before getting into the ride vehicles, modeled after several cars featured in the films before catapulting along an aerial track that winds its way over the theme park.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winds
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Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Nov. 2025
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MomTok got Taylor on the plane and off to star in The Bachelorette, but not before Dakota worms his way in one last time.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Guiteau eventually worms his way into an audience, ostensibly seeking an ambassadorship for his dubious contributions to the campaign but, in reality, requesting a path to greatness.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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Directed by Daniel Chong, the movie is about a 19-year-old environmentalist who infiltrates the animal world in the body of a beaver.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Directed by Daniel Chong, the movie is about a 19-year-old environmentalist who infiltrates the animal world in the body of a beaver.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Representing a departure from the artist’s preferred medium of wood, the monument curves outward from a narrow base, its vertical form and vaguely human contours seeming to emanate light, notwithstanding the material’s heft.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
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Groovy Baby The color combinations on this retro stripe, which curves at the will of the nail artist, are endless.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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But some sunlight still sneaks through Earth’s atmosphere, bends around the planet and lands on the moon.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Benedict is still all in with love, convincingly enough that Sophie sneaks back to her room, glowing and grinning, with the drawing of Our Cottage clutched in her hands.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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To load the product onto the brush, Barnes swirls the tool into the pan twice and taps it twice to prevent fallout.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
12 Dec. 2025
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The lights are dim and jazzy music swirls the intimate crowd.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Then comes the savory hoisin-soy sauce that slips into every little crevice.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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Amenities include lush landscaped areas, pools, spas, lounging areas, a pavilion and 14 private boat slips.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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The change added a room where prisoners are to be examined and prepped for either a standard peripheral IV, or a central line — a more invasive procedure that inserts into the internal jugular in the neck, a femoral vein in the upper thigh or a subclavian vein in the chest.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Catherine’s ignored handmaid, Nelly (Hong Chau), inserts herself into everyone’s drama out of pique.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Winds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winds. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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