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as in blow
a sudden brief rush of wind
a gust tore her umbrella from her grip and blew it down the street
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as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
the stressed-out coworker cried out with a gust of emotion that we had never witnessed before
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Recent Examples of gust
Additionally, strong east winds with gusts up to 35-40 mph are possible early Wednesday morning into Wednesday evening, with winds remaining elevated into Thursday.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Throughout Wednesday, there were numerous reports of strong, winds gusts, wind damage and large hail stretching from Arkansas to Ohio.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
The primary threats from the severe weather include hail larger than two inches in diameter, a few tornadoes, and severe wind gusts, the Storm Prediction Center said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025
Damaging wind gusts, hail and tornadoes are possible in any storm, but the greatest risk for tornadoes – some strong and long-lasting – will stretch from Arkansas to Indiana and Ohio.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Throughout Wednesday, there were numerous reports of strong, winds gusts, wind damage and large hail stretching from Arkansas to Ohio.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
The primary threats from the severe weather include hail larger than two inches in diameter, a few tornadoes, and severe wind gusts, the Storm Prediction Center said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025
Damaging wind gusts, hail and tornadoes are possible in any storm, but the greatest risk for tornadoes – some strong and long-lasting – will stretch from Arkansas to Indiana and Ohio.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gust
Noun
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His ruling, stopping the TPS revocation while the lawsuit plays out in his court, was a blow to the Trump administration.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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That’s a major blow to both sales and long-term customer loyalty.—
Samuel Mueller,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Since that offensive explosion, however, the Reds' bats have been dormant.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In the latest explosion of violence, at least 31 people were killed and dozens others were injured Thursday after the Israeli military struck the Dar al-Arqam School in the Tuffah neighborhood in eastern Gaza City, according to a statement by the Gaza Civil Defense.—
Lauren Izso,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Not to mention, a one-piece will make getting ready for your graduation an absolute breeze.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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The smooth porcelain interior heats up evenly and is a breeze to clean.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The transformed Hidden Jungle aviary bursts with hundreds of butterflies each spring, attracting butterfly enthusiasts from across the region.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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An 8-year-old Utah boy jumping on a trampoline miraculously survived after a strong wind burst sent him several feet into the air.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In recent years, Oklahoma has seen the risk of tornadoes, hail, and severe winds grow, and insurers are taking notice.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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During his career, Marciano has covered nearly every major natural disaster experienced in the United States, including floods, tornadoes, blizzards, and erupting volcanos in Hawaii.—
Rob Marciano,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Common types include oppositional defiant disorder (distrust and aggression toward authority figures) and intermittent explosive disorder (frequent outbursts of anger).—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Muncy’s two errors allowed the Braves to jump on them, and the second-inning outburst was extended when Andy Pages misjudged a ball in center field that clanked off his glove for a run-scoring double.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Winds will reach gale force off Veracruz, Mexico this afternoon.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Strong winds were also a concern in areas where residents are accustomed to heavy rain, but not necessarily cyclone-strength gales.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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The most recent eruption of this volcano was in 2005.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2025
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Mars contains volcanic plains formed by past eruptions and inactive shield volcanoes that are much more massive than Earth’s volcanoes; Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the entire Solar System, stands at about 2.5 times the height of Mt. Everest.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Gust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gust. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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