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
Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The 28-year-old has played as a wing and center in recent games, scoring her first try – powering through two tackles and running more than half the length of the field – in her second game with the Bears.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Photos also showed many evacuating on the plane’s wings.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The 28-year-old has played as a wing and center in recent games, scoring her first try – powering through two tackles and running more than half the length of the field – in her second game with the Bears.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
But the first real shocker came at Saturday Night’s Main Event when Rhodes brought back WWE’s classic winged eagle championship only to take the easy way out to leave with that belt in hand.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wing
Noun
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But critics argue the terrorist designation—which carries penalties for doing business with the faction—could exacerbate an already dire situation where millions of civilians rely on aid to survive.—
Juwayriah Wright,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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His threats came on the day there was news that a Trump envoy has held secret talks with Hamas, signaling a departure from a decades-old U.S. policy of not negotiating with the Islamist Palestinian faction deemed a terrorist organisation by Washington.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But when the goodbyes were over, Norris got a plane and flew down to meet the Sabres in South Florida.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
9 Mar. 2025
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Ramsey flies more than 400,000 miles per year and has traveled to all 7 continents, 50 U.S. states and 173 of the United Nations countries.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Along Mexico Border To Hold Migrants, Report Says The Federal Reserve Cuts GDP Projections As Inflation Stays Too High Because both sides have accused one another of neglect and mistreatment, the Hulu series is intentionally told through multiple perspectives.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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For the ponytail, start by finding a deep side part.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Erect blackberries like 'Navaho' can be planed in traditional rows or grown as a hedge.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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Is the issue with your party age or a lack of vision?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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The party is racked by discord over its position on social issues – especially trans rights and, to an only slightly lesser degree, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Arsenal’s wages had hovered around the £230million mark for years, increasing just £11.5m between 2018 and 2023.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rain is possible next week, but chances are only hovering between 20% and 40% on Monday and Tuesday.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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National Police sent teams to monitor the beach overnight at least twice to watch how the water moves to see where a body would drift if someone drowned and to see where the waves crash.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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But the way a quarterback carries himself can set a tone around the team and the offense.—
Seth Emerson,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Where Mio’s dragon spews acid that melts metal and can glide great distances, Zoe’s can curl into a ball and use momentum to move or break objects and certain parts of the environment.—
Kyle Wilson,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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The back features a slip-on design that your foot can glide into, with no need to untie (or retie) laces .—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wing. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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