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
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024
But the pièce de résistance was her abstract floral wings.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024
In May, the NRA elected Doug Hamlin, the executive director of its publications wing, as his replacement.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 9 July 2024
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Noun
Collectors will recognize the wing motif from Schlumberger’s 18-karat-yellow-gold and diamond earrings that mimic the plumes of a bird’s wings, but Verdeille imparts the 2024 Blue Book necklace with high drama that leaves the old version in the dust.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024
But the pièce de résistance was her abstract floral wings.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
And that's what happened after Thomas Matthew Crooks began shooting, winging Trump's right ear and killing one person in the crowd and wounding two others.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024
In May, the NRA elected Doug Hamlin, the executive director of its publications wing, as his replacement.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 9 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wing
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In groups that employ compartmentalization and cell structures, factions with independent interests and agendas can emerge.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Berger thought immediately of Tucci for the role of Cardinal Bellini, a progressive American who is the de facto leader of the reformist faction of the conclave.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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And Americans who have flown private before are three times more likely to trust private pilots over commercial ones.Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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In December, the developers flew Smith, Owens and an unidentified witness to Florida on a private jet for a meeting on a yacht.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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In the mountains, the system arriving Wednesday was expected to bring 2-4 inches of snow above 5,500 feet west of state Highway 395 and 1-4 inches of snow on the west side of Lake Tahoe, according to the weather service.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The headband has similar, but lighter, padding under the center, with more rigid sections also covered in microfiber on the sides just above the earcup mounting points.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 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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Well, Trump hijacked a corporate party, which hardly seemed like a vehicle for proletarian revolt, and did exactly that.David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Chinese officials saw neither Trump nor his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, as especially appealing at a time when taking a hard line on China is just about the only issue their two parties can agree on.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Ether, the native token of the Ethereum blockchain, hovered around $2,900, while Cardano reached $0.44—marking an impressive 10% increase in the past 24 hours.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Catherine falls to the floor; Stephen hovers with a paring knife.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Vulture has reached out to Majors and Good’s team for comment.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Though Netflix’s team is undoubtedly under pressure ahead of Christmas, many of Netflix’s rivals have already made successful forays in the world of sports streaming with minimal hitches.Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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This lip product glides on seamlessly across your lips, creating a reflective finish that will capture the light and attention of everyone around you.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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After gliding through the dance floor and hitting her marks, Ilona even conquered her ultimate fear by killing off her partner Alan.Esther Kang, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wing. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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