as in blows
a sudden brief rush of wind
a cold scud sent leaves skittering down from the trees
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Noun
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The forecast says snow, freezing rain, and sleet might come late afternoon, as well as wind with gusts as high as 24 mph and temperatures in the 30s.—
Natalie Davies,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Temperatures are expected to be in the 20s, and wind gusts will be around 27 miles per hour.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Damaging winds and a few tornadoes will be possible.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
27 Dec. 2024
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The storms could to persist in the region through the weekend, threatening additional rainfall, hail and possible tornadoes across Louisiana and Alabama.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Don’t be surprised if the world flirts back!—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Dec. 2024
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In one scene, Walker watches as Choppa flirts with a woman during her own photoshoot.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Scuds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuds. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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