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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
Three tornado outbreaks in as many weeks More than 100 tornadoes, hail the size of baseballs and hurricane-strength wind gusts unfolded during a wide-reaching outbreak in mid-March that killed at least 42 people.
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Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
So, introducing Rays pitchers to an outdoor park with lots of wind gusts might take some getting used to.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
The storms are predicted to bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
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Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
So, introducing Rays pitchers to an outdoor park with lots of wind gusts might take some getting used to.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
The storms are predicted to bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gust
Noun
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More price hikes provide a psychological blow that shakes consumer confidence.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The result is just tit-for-tat subversion and another blow to America’s supposedly nonpartisan system of justice.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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From Ediacaran Precursors To The Cambrian Explosion The discovery and classification of Dickinsonia have had profound implications for our understanding of the Cambrian explosion.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Two victims were inside the property during the explosion, with one in critical condition and the other in serious yet stable condition, Austin Fire Department Division Chief Wayne Parrish confirmed at a news conference.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
13 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
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In some cases, the person may exhibit sudden emotional outbursts or changes in temperament.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2025
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The seven-goal outburst on Saturday vs. Washington gives the Jackets 254 goals.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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What To Know The alerts consisted of gale warnings, hazardous seas warnings, small craft advisories and rip current statements.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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It is highly recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 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 23 Apr. 2025.
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