as in gusty
marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
it can be a bit risky to drive across the bridge on a blustery day
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Adjective
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Smoke conditions temporarily grounded firefighting aircraft, officials said, and windy conditions were expected to continue overnight.—
Santa Rosa Press Democrat,
Mercury News,
25 Aug. 2025 -
In North America, particularly the United States, intensifying fire weather – the hot, dry, windy conditions conducive to spreading fires – has led to increasingly uncontrollable wildfires that threaten human settlements.—
Seyd Teymoor Seydi,
The Conversation,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Long Story Short is a breezy watch with just ten, 25-minute episodes.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Crisp button-up blouses, breezy midi skirts, and breathable pants are the styles celebrities, including Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, and Jennifer Lawrence, are bringing into fall — and PEOPLE staffers are, too.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Blustery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blustery. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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