as in gust
a sudden brief rush of wind
a windblast from the hovering helicopter made it difficult to even stand up
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Noun
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Damaging wind gusts, large hail and a couple of tornadoes are possible from any severe thunderstorms that move through.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
17 May 2025 -
Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are anticipated.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 May 2025
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The lawyers claim the measure signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis this month has already dealt significant blows to campaigns to expand Medicaid and legalize recreational marijuana in the state.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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In the rear of an IndyCar vehicle is a safety device called an attenuator, designed to cushion the blow from a rear impact into the wall.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Without a wire to handle or restrict you to the nearest power outlet, the cordless vacuum is a breeze to maneuver.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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This is a red flag, snapping in the ideological breeze.—
Neal B. Freeman,
National Review,
13 May 2025
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This means conditions are ripe for tornadoes to form.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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By Friday, the risk for long-track tornadoes intensifies across parts of the Mississippi and Tennessee valleys.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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“Windblast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windblast. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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