as in flew
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 winged
The limited edition features an image of Pegasus, the majestic, winged stallion from ancient Greek mythology, engraved on the case.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
Realizing that late-night sketches would no longer be appreciated, Colbert and team winged it — no rundowns, no scripts.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 May 2026
When food runs out or things get overcrowded in a location, winged females are born and fly off to other plants.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
To complement her classically chic ensemble, Apple wore her hair straight and parted in the middle (reminiscent of her mom's signature style) along with smoky, winged liner and a rosy lipstick shade.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
Realizing that late-night sketches would no longer be appreciated, Colbert and team winged it — no rundowns, no scripts.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 May 2026
When food runs out or things get overcrowded in a location, winged females are born and fly off to other plants.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
To complement her classically chic ensemble, Apple wore her hair straight and parted in the middle (reminiscent of her mom's signature style) along with smoky, winged liner and a rosy lipstick shade.
—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winged
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Off-pitch issues hovered over the tournament, but the football has delivered.
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The lowest get-in prices hovered around $3,500 early Saturday on Friday.
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The particles glided past each other effortlessly.
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Up close, the design boasted a ruffled accent along the neckline that added movement to the gown as Saldaña glided around the room.
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“Winged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winged. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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