WINDBLOWN Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

windblown

adjective

Definition of windblown

as in windswept

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Recent Examples of windblown 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 The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a windblown dust advisory for much of the Inland Empire and Orange County, as well as Long Beach and the surrounding area. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026 On Long Island, where open farm fields can expose roads to snowdrifts, highway superintendents are preparing by checking snow fences, which help trap windblown snow, and readying large snow-blowing trucks. — Anusha Mathur, NPR, 24 Jan. 2026 The upper blocks throbbed and pulsed a deep blue, reflecting the pond’s windblown currents. — Jack Korngold, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for windblown

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August Barron was one of the breakout shows of the season; this windswept look will surely find its way onto the right red carpet.

— Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
The wind had other ideas, giving her a more windswept moment.

— Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of windswept

Adjective

Coastal flooding and beach erosion are the two greatest concerns from the storm for our area, but gusty winds and bands of rain are also likely for inland communities through Sunday late afternoon.

— Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2026
Winds may not be quite as strong near Sacramento in the evening as the Delta breeze counteracts some of the north winds — a peculiar setup — but could still be gusty in sudden bursts.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of gusty

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The blustery conditions, combined with king tides in the area -- the highest high tides of the year -- have prompted coastal flood alerts through Tuesday from Miami to North Carolina's Outer Banks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Wednesday won't be as blustery, but there is still a dangerous high risk of rip currents along our Atlantic beaches.

— Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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