as in to fly
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
watched the flocks of birds as they winged southward for the winter
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Recent Examples of wing
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Arsenal, on the wing of its first English Premier League crown in 22 years, is in its first final since 2006 and seeking its first title.
—Greg Cote
may 24, Miami Herald, 24 May 2026
Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
It is thought that the Greek myth could be a retelling of an older Babylonian tale, in which the hero Gilgamesh slayed a colossal dog-headed, winged serpent known as a Mush-dragon.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026
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Noun
The falcon flies up high overhead, spots a target below, folds its wings into a streamlined shape and then drops into a steep dive.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Arsenal, on the wing of its first English Premier League crown in 22 years, is in its first final since 2006 and seeking its first title.
—Greg Cote
may 24, Miami Herald, 24 May 2026
Verb
To complement her classically chic ensemble, Apple wore her hair straight and parted in the middle (reminiscent of her mom's signature style) along with smoky, winged liner and a rosy lipstick shade.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
It is thought that the Greek myth could be a retelling of an older Babylonian tale, in which the hero Gilgamesh slayed a colossal dog-headed, winged serpent known as a Mush-dragon.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wing
Noun
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But there’s another faction of the fan base that is enamored with Cameron Boozer.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The anti-deal faction had hoped to remove him, and tried to delay the vote, but ultimately failed.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
Verb
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After squeezing the game’s final out, first baseman Leyton MacPherson casually flipped the ball in the air, joined her teammate in a sprint toward Spangler, and gloves began flying.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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By April and May, the winter bugs will transform into flying insects and begin to mate before dying in two or three days.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Accessibility An accessible room is found in the Hartford Wing on the garden side.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Add sandals for a beach day and heels for a night of ocean-side spritzes.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The article explores the 1991 United States Supreme Court case that involved the rights of new political parties following the death of Chicago Mayor Harold Washington.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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In many cases, the more valuable contribution is the ability to step back, recognize where interests overlap, and help create outcomes that benefit more than one party.—
Henrik Totterman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Verb
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And that's just while hovering in place!—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Imax’s stock is nearing $40 a share after the news broke about a potential sale, but the company hovered in the $20 range for much of 2025.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Noun
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However, Iran’s national team — which has faced heightened scrutiny leading up to this summer’s World Cup — recently learned it will not be based in the United States once the tournament begins.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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The drenching forced a 41-minute delay before the teams resumed to begin the third inning.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
24 May 2026
Verb
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As the train climbs higher, sweeping mountain and valley views unfold on both sides, and in the colder months, skiers and snowboarders can be seen gliding down the slopes below.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Those moisturizing ingredients help create a silky-smooth base upon which your razor can simply glide, even without the traditional soapy lather.—
Eden Stuart,
Allure,
29 May 2026
Noun
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There’s an important distinction between electric bicycles and electric motorcycles, said Matt Moore, general counsel for PeopleforBikes, a national cycling coalition.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Buzz Powell, technical director at the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, a coalition of national industry groups, said asphalt is more versatile and designed to handle heavy traffic better than some of the newer alternatives, and that any new pavement may need repairs eventually.—
Aya Diab,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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“Wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wing. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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