as in to fly
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
watched the flocks of birds as they winged southward for the winter
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Recent Examples of wing
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2025
Spicy Wings + Moor's India Pale Ale -The citrus notes and sweet finish of our IPA balances the heat of spicy wings, while the crispy finish refreshes the palate.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Like many DeRozan fans, the Sacramento Kings’ social media team came to the defense of the team’s superstar wing with a clip clapping back at Drake.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2025
Spicy Wings + Moor's India Pale Ale -The citrus notes and sweet finish of our IPA balances the heat of spicy wings, while the crispy finish refreshes the palate.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
But the first real shocker came at Saturday Night’s Main Event when Rhodes brought back WWE’s classic winged eagle championship only to take the easy way out to leave with that belt in hand.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wing
Noun
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A couple of smash hits at the box office (Wicked and Dune: Part Two) scored a clutch of nominations, while comparatively cult hits The Substance and Emilia Pérez have commanded their own factions of support.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Until then, any game that wants to implement gameplay involving showdowns, factions, and bitter NPC feelings toward a player must either differentiate it enough to avoid infringement, license it from Warner Brothers, or gamble on WB Games' legal attention.—
Kevin Purdy,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Its feathers confirmed its ability to fly, albeit not with the grace of modern birds.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Jack then tells Portia to not return to the White Lotus and wait for Tanya and to go to the airport and fly home instead.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
25 Feb. 2025
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The cuts follow a similar move on the unscripted side, with around 5% of Lionsgate Alternative Television laid off in November amid an ongoing contraction in the TV business that has hit independent suppliers particularly hard.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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On the women’s side, Coco Gauff is the one to watch.—
David Hochman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Erect blackberries like 'Navaho' can be planed in traditional rows or grown as a hedge.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Lionsgate has several festivities planed including special events, anniversary screenings, new experiences, and new collectible merchandise, culminating in the release of Ballerina: From the World of John Wick next year on June 6.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2024
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Olympian Shaun White is hosting a kickoff party for his ‘Sports Illustrated X The Snow League Experience’ with DJ Cloonee.—
Adam Morganstern,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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In fact, Americans are increasingly disillusioned with both parties, as shown by the rise in unaffiliated voter registration.—
Jacob Hale Russell,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The price of bitcoin was last hovering flat at $88,949.16, according to Coin Metrics.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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Preferring to take her chances solo, in the outside world, rather than go with Helena Eagan (Britt Lower) to meet with the board, Harmony’s whereabouts — and loyalties — have been a major question mark hovering over Season 2’s steadily escalating events.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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Things won't get any easier for Texas A&M on the road on Saturday night in front of what will be an excited crowd and against a very motivated Florida team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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His play will be pivotal for the Jayhawks to beat a top-10 team at home.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Specs: One red light (630 nm) wavelength Best For: Brightening, diminishing dark spots, smoothing fine lines How to Use: Moving in an upward direction, glide the tool across hydrated skin on the jaw, cheeks, neck, forehead, under-eye area, and upper lip.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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And then there are flying squirrels, which don't actually fly, but use the flaps of skin between their legs to glide through the air.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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