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marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
watch out for gusty conditions as the storm blows in
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Recent Examples of gusty
Winds will be gusty on Tuesday out of the south and southwest at 10 to 25 mph.
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Steven Sosna, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The low humidity combined with gusty winds and very dry vegetation will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of wildfires across the area.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Northern portions of the Sacramento Valley may also see gusty winds.
—Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The main threats with this activity will be gusty winds and small hail, along with flooding threats.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Winds are also expected to be gustier than earlier forecasts suggested.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Winds will be gusty from the west at 10 to 25 mph, easing after sunset.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
For now, the are remains dry with a westerly breeze that will be gusty at times in the afternoon and early evening.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Winds remain gusty through the afternoon, though peak gusts should fall to around 20 mph.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Mar. 2026
Steven Sosna, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The low humidity combined with gusty winds and very dry vegetation will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of wildfires across the area.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Northern portions of the Sacramento Valley may also see gusty winds.
—Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The main threats with this activity will be gusty winds and small hail, along with flooding threats.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Winds are also expected to be gustier than earlier forecasts suggested.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Winds will be gusty from the west at 10 to 25 mph, easing after sunset.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
For now, the are remains dry with a westerly breeze that will be gusty at times in the afternoon and early evening.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Winds remain gusty through the afternoon, though peak gusts should fall to around 20 mph.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusty
Adjective
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Apply on non-windy days, follow all label instructions, and protect surrounding plants with barriers to prevent accidental damage.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Experts say any source of heat outdoors during dry and windy conditions can lead to catastrophe.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Plan on a cooler, wet, gray, and blustery weekend in the Philadelphia region.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Set along the cold, deep waters of Islay’s village of Port Ellen, the hotel is well placed for long blustery walks along the Three Distilleries Pathway, which takes you to the island’s heavy hitters of Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and, of course, Ardbeg.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This trio of characters is new to the franchise, though the biggest shift — in addition to seeing Rimura and company in breezy beachwear — is the focus on series mainstay Gobta (Ryan Reynolds; Asuna Tomari).—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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These pretty baby pink shoes are so cute and perfect for pairing with light and breezy spring clothing.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Gusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusty. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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