winds 1 of 3

plural of wind

winds

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noun (2)

plural of wind

winds

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verb

present tense third-person singular of wind
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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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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

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“Winds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winds. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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