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as in currents
noticeable movement of air in a particular direction
there's a wind coming from underneath the front door
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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
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
Officials warn that the Santa Ana winds are only going to get worse on Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, reaching 100 mph or more.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
It's been really, really strong winds all day.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Several more small fires have also broken out throughout Southern California as powerful winds continue to sweep the region.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
Los Angeles County Lifeguards said elevated fire weather conditions with dry offshore winds were expected to persist through Wednesday.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Tuesday's fast-moving wildfire, fueled by dangerously strong Santa Ana winds in the westside area of Los Angeles, threatened homes and prompted mass evacuation orders for roughly 30,000 residents.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, aircraft were able to resume dropping water on the wildfires after being grounded by the winds.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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
Officials warn that the Santa Ana winds are only going to get worse on Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, reaching 100 mph or more.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
It's been really, really strong winds all day.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Several more small fires have also broken out throughout Southern California as powerful winds continue to sweep the region.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
Los Angeles County Lifeguards said elevated fire weather conditions with dry offshore winds were expected to persist through Wednesday.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Tuesday's fast-moving wildfire, fueled by dangerously strong Santa Ana winds in the westside area of Los Angeles, threatened homes and prompted mass evacuation orders for roughly 30,000 residents.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
On Wednesday, aircraft were able to resume dropping water on the wildfires after being grounded by the winds.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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