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Recent Examples of windswept
The monumental cast-in-place concrete central core, dubbed the Great Court, was a bleak windswept post-apocalyptic landscape most of the year.
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Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
And Hammond is roughly the same distance from downtown Chicago as Arlington Heights; whichever direction the team moves, leaving windswept Soldier Field for the artificial environment of a dome means abandoning some of the proud misery that defines Bears football.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
And as any major dude will tell you, dads love a certain windswept genre of music and can list off the full credits for every member of Toto.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Despite the hardship, life on the windswept isle seems idyllic.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
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Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
And Hammond is roughly the same distance from downtown Chicago as Arlington Heights; whichever direction the team moves, leaving windswept Soldier Field for the artificial environment of a dome means abandoning some of the proud misery that defines Bears football.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
And as any major dude will tell you, dads love a certain windswept genre of music and can list off the full credits for every member of Toto.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Despite the hardship, life on the windswept isle seems idyllic.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windswept
Adjective
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An air quality alert due to windblown dust is in effect in the Coachella Valley, affecting thousands of festival attendees.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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By one estimate, the change was projected to increase windblown dust by 40 to 80 tons per day.—
Jill Johnston,
The Conversation,
3 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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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
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As the front pushes through, expect periods of rain and a few thunderstorms, along with gusty winds and frequent lightning.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Samefar Short-Sleeve Blouse If your spring plans include early morning tee times or breezy afternoons that still carry a chill, this V-neck blouse deserves a spot in your closet.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Many seniors sat outside on picnic tables in the sunshine to eat their lunch on a breezy 70-degree Tuesday, April 21.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At first glance, AI companions for lonely seniors can seem dystopian, looking less like innovation than a bleak sign of social failure.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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Things are impossibly bleak for the Rockets, which were without Kevin Durant for the second game this series.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The warming ocean could produce a humid, stormy summer with reduced fog, increased hurricane risk and tropical conditions that stress public health and can increase wildfire.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Projections of constant rain hanging high on the back walls reinforce stormy times.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Smoothing turbulent waters and reminding both sides about their common bonds were what those trips were all about.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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News of the lawsuit comes at a turbulent time for the Department of Human Services.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Kansas City Royals have moved up the start of their rare Sunday night baseball game due to the threat of inclement weather, the club announced in a news release.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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While it’s made of weather-resistant wicker, shoppers recommend covering it during inclement weather to prevent fading.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Windswept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windswept. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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