How to Use gust in a Sentence

gust

1 of 2 noun
  • Winds gusts will peak at 31 mph.
    Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Wind gusts could reach up to 20 mph.
    Michael Autovino, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Wind gusts may reach 40 mph and above.
    Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Wind gusts could reach 30 mph or stronger.
    Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Breezy, with wind gusts as high as 18 mph.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Wind gusts could reach as high as 45 mph.
    Chris Mueller, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Breathe in those last few gusts of summer.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Even non-storm winds will be strong with gusts up to 35 mph.
    Joseph Dames, CBS News, 14 May 2026
  • South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Strong gusts of wind can flip these homes on their sides or even lift them off the ground.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2023
  • Wind prone areas may see gusts up to 85 mph.
    Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
  • But wind gusts will ease to under 30 mph.
    Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Winds could include gusts as strong as 20 mph.
    Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Breezy with some gusts reaching 30 mph.
    Michael Autovino, CBS News, 16 June 2026
  • South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
  • North wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
  • South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
    Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Up to 75 mph wind gusts are forecast for the ranges.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
  • South winds around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
    Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • North winds will blow, with some gusts topping 25 mph.
    Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
  • South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Winds from the east are a bit breezy at times, with some gusts near 20 mph.
    Molly Robey, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Southern wind gusts can reach up to 30 miles per hour.
    Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026
  • North wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Some storms may become severe with hail and strong wind gusts.
    Kxas-Tv (nbc5), Dallas News, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Strong wind gusts and hail will be possible.
    Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
  • Sierra ridge gusts up to 100 mph.
    Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Winds at first pitch should be brisk, with gusts up to 25 mph out of the west.
    Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Strong wind gusts will continue to spread north.
    Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025

gust

2 of 2 verb
  • The forecast calls for winds gusting up to 40 miles per hour.
  • Winds may gust as high as 60 mph.
    Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
    Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
    Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
    Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.
    Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
    Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
    Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
    Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
    Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
    Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
    Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
    Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.
    Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
    Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
    Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
    Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
    Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
    Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025

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