windblasts

noun

plural of windblast
as in blows
a sudden brief rush of wind a windblast from the hovering helicopter made it difficult to even stand up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windblasts
  1. blows
  2. gusts
  3. breezes
  4. tornadoes
Noun
  • After the dustups, the offense went from taking blows from the defense to delivering some of its own.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • During the less than a minute-long elevator ride, the duo trading blows, according to the video.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of blows
Noun
  • Severe weather cut power to nearly 1 million customers in the Midwest as perilous thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts pummeled the region Tuesday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Severe weather cut power Tuesday in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana as perilous storms pummeled the region, darkening the sky and carrying extreme wind gusts across state lines.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of gusts
Noun
  • The region’s mild climate and coastal breezes encourage an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Peak-season crowds begin to thin, evening breezes feel a little cooler and the countdown to Labor Day serves as a reminder to savor the season before shorter autumn days arrive.
    — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of breezes
Noun
  • The board approved an ordinance suspending building permit fees related to repairs in the aftermath of the recent tornadoes.
    — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This year, Tropical Storm Arthur brought record rainfall to areas of Louisiana and generated flash flooding and tornadoes along the Gulf coast.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tornadoes
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“Windblasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windblasts. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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