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
Gordon Cox, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
But having to sell the horses isn't the worst news — at least not for Jimmy (Jefferson White) — who's currently training under Wheatley's wing at his Bosque Ranch.
—EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Erik Kain, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
In the pre-dawn hours on Tuesday, a large flock of Ukrainian drones winged north from Ukraine all the way to Toropets, a town in western Russian that hosts the 107th Arsenal, a sprawling ammunition dump feeding the Russian force fighting in Ukraine, 300 miles to the south.
—David Axe, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Well, there’s a second musical about the party king of West Egg waiting in the wings.
—Gordon Cox, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
But having to sell the horses isn't the worst news — at least not for Jimmy (Jefferson White) — who's currently training under Wheatley's wing at his Bosque Ranch.
—EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
Coe escapes out the back and Longridge, after winging the Terminator, helps Shirley Dander (Aimee-Ffion Edwards) reach relative safety.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
In the pre-dawn hours on Tuesday, a large flock of Ukrainian drones winged north from Ukraine all the way to Toropets, a town in western Russian that hosts the 107th Arsenal, a sprawling ammunition dump feeding the Russian force fighting in Ukraine, 300 miles to the south.
—David Axe, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wing
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The now-dominant faction in Syria, Hayat Tahrir al Sham, an outgrowth of al Qaeda, has pledged tolerance of all minorities.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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Still, the Islamist group has never ruled over a large territory with diverse religious and ethnic minorities, numerous armed rebel factions, and scarce resources.Mostafa Salem, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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After the fall of Hosni Mubarak, ordinary Egyptians brought paint cans from home to Tahrir Square, to re-mark the curbs that had been flaked from years of government neglect, and abraded by tanks and flying bricks during the protests.Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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In response, the Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily banned drones from flying over the military base in Morris County and Trump's golf club.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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With Adames and third baseman Matt Chapman, who signed a six-year, $150 million extension in September, the Giants have committed a third of a billion dollars to establish a solid offensive and defensive presence on the left side of their infield.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Nothing that happened with the Yankees this season could have happened if Aaron Judge didn’t chase 60 home runs again, and once again become the home run king of baseball even with Shohei Ohtani chasing him from the other side of the country, and all the way to the World Series.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Lionsgate has several festivities planed including special events, anniversary screenings, new experiences, and new collectible merchandise, culminating in the release of Ballerina: From the World of John Wick next year on June 6.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
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But other residents want the initiative to move ahead as planed, asserting that the changes will make the corridor safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2024
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Some people may still be reluctant to release their grip on that jumbo-size party cup, beer bottle or glass of wine.Andrea Kane, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Oprah Winfrey put on a surprise birthday party for Gayle King in celebration of her 70th birthday.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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That weekend, at the grocery store, Eliza hovered near the cosmetics wall and, almost without looking, tossed in mascara, concealer, lip gloss, and sped to the checkout, feeling furtive.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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On Tuesday, special forces troops were observed encircling the parliament building and army helicopters were hovering over it.Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Starting in a modest 10x10 room in Culver City, Valdez and his team turned a bold idea into a tangible reality.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Consider having at least one key initiative that clearly makes life better for someone, and then help your team understand how their work connects to that.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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The metal tip applicator glided on smoothly, making application easy while providing a cooling sensation that helped reduce puffiness.L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Find it on Amazon Handmade Kent 9T Graphite Hair Comb for Gentle Untangling Handmade from cellulose acetate, this saw-cut comb gently glides through short, long, straight, curly, fine, and coarse hair to tenderly undo tangles and remove knots.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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