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as in blow
a sudden brief rush of wind
a gust tore her umbrella from her grip and blew it down the street
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as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
the stressed-out coworker cried out with a gust of emotion that we had never witnessed before
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Recent Examples of gust
West wind of 6-15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
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Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 18 Nov. 2024
According to the National Weather Service, rain is expected to begin in the Milwaukee area by Monday afternoon, with Monday's precipitation chances peaking between 2 and 7 p.m. Southeast winds of 15 to 20 mph, with gusts near 40 mph, are in the forecast Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
The criteria − relative humidity of 15% or less and wind gusts of 25 mph or more for three hours over a 12-hour period.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
Across the Bay Area and Central Coast, a red flag warning will be in effect Tuesday through Thursday, with gusts averaging from 25 to 50 mph.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 18 Nov. 2024
According to the National Weather Service, rain is expected to begin in the Milwaukee area by Monday afternoon, with Monday's precipitation chances peaking between 2 and 7 p.m. Southeast winds of 15 to 20 mph, with gusts near 40 mph, are in the forecast Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
The criteria − relative humidity of 15% or less and wind gusts of 25 mph or more for three hours over a 12-hour period.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
Across the Bay Area and Central Coast, a red flag warning will be in effect Tuesday through Thursday, with gusts averaging from 25 to 50 mph.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gust
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And in what many consider the final blow to her mayoral career, Thao’s home was raided by FBI agents in July.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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That will come as a bitter blow to the workers affected.The Week UK, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
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Brazil’s Supreme Court was evacuated after two nearby explosions, stirring security concerns before the country hosts the G20 summit.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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But the new explosion of AI is just the latest development in a long line of technological evolution.Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This nifty gadget uses cutting-edge optical technology to create a 3D map of your veins, making needle insertion a breeze.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The new Bose Smart soundbar has A.I. Dialogue Mode that elevates the crispness of the speaker onscreen to fight this, offering clear, concise dialogue that's a breeze to hear in the mix.Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Interval training is simply alternating between different short bursts of activity.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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After an initial burst of excitement, a lot of those new toys aren’t seeing much playtime, experts say.Anna North, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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Another tornado touched down Monday in Little Flock.Al Gaspeny, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Continue to speed up the container, and more of these perfect tornadoes will slither in from the rim.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article FORT COLLINS — After a violent outburst almost cost him everything, Avery Morrow was determined to get his life back on track.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Angry outbursts, a lack of motivation and poor eating habits may be signs of election stress that will put some people at higher risk for cardiovascular problems this week, experts and research suggest.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Large portions of Northern California are under a red flag warning due to dangerous fire weather, including buffeting gales and low humidity, according to National Weather Service’s station in Sacramento.Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 18 June 2024
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This is an indicator that sustained gale force winds of 39 to 54 miles per hour would reach the hub.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Sep. 2024
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May’s eruption persisted through late June, and December’s eruption began on the Reykjanes Peninsula after weeks of thousands of earthquakes.Ty Roush, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The eruption began at 11:14 p.m. with little prior warning.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Gust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gust. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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