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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailwinds
Noun
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Leonard attributed the sell-off to broader weakness in biopharma stocks, alongside headwinds at Cryoport subsidiary MVE Biological Solutions, but believes those obstacles are not getting any worse.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025 -
FedEx navigated through bottom-line headwinds such as the end of its air cargo contract with the United States Postal Service (USPS) last fall, resulting in a $180 million hit to operating income, Subramaniam said in the call.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
21 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 front will have strong north to northeast winds behind it and prompt development of gales offshore of Tampico, Mexico through early Friday morning creating peak seas with 12- to 14-foot waves.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Damaging winds and a few tornadoes will be possible.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
27 Dec. 2024
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The storms could to persist in the region through the weekend, threatening additional rainfall, hail and possible tornadoes across Louisiana and Alabama.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
27 Dec. 2024
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Expect winds to be west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and relative humidity as low as 18 percent.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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In addition, winds will become westerly around 10 to 20 mph in most locations, with gusts of 20 to 30 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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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
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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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“Tailwinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailwinds. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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