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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
The wind was gusty, though not as strong as expected based on erroneously exaggerated weather forecasts.
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Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
At the time of the crash, a Nor'easter was imminent, and Massachusetts had rain, gusty winds and poor visibility.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather meteorologist Dan Pydynowski told that there could be be gusty winds, rough surf, coastal flooding and beach erosion this weekend into Monday—primarily along North Carolina’s Outer Banks northward into southern New England.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Humberto is passing west of the island as a large hurricane Tuesday, bringing bands of rain, gusty winds and dangerous surf.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Another round of storms is set to arrive during the evening, some strong with gusty winds and heavy downpours, according to Fox19 meteorologists.
—Enquirer Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
The area could see gusty winds, localized blowing dust and heavy rainfall.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Even when pyrocumulus clouds don't form, the intense heat from a massive wildfire can still create locally strong, gusty winds in the area.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
At the time of the crash, a Nor'easter was imminent, and Massachusetts had rain, gusty winds and poor visibility.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather meteorologist Dan Pydynowski told that there could be be gusty winds, rough surf, coastal flooding and beach erosion this weekend into Monday—primarily along North Carolina’s Outer Banks northward into southern New England.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Humberto is passing west of the island as a large hurricane Tuesday, bringing bands of rain, gusty winds and dangerous surf.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Another round of storms is set to arrive during the evening, some strong with gusty winds and heavy downpours, according to Fox19 meteorologists.
—Enquirer Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Sep. 2025
The area could see gusty winds, localized blowing dust and heavy rainfall.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Even when pyrocumulus clouds don't form, the intense heat from a massive wildfire can still create locally strong, gusty winds in the area.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusty
Adjective
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Due to the snowy, windy weather, the hikers were rescued in various conditions, with symptoms ranging from exhaustion to hypothermia.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Use Anchors Cloches made from glass and other heavy materials may not budge in windy weather, but lightweight plastic cloches will usually need to be held down with pins.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Videos posted to Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu showed hikers shoveling snow off buried tents in blustery whiteout conditions.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Even when the outside temperature is a blustery 30 degrees Fahrenheit, heat still moves into a refrigerant that sits at 0 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For Stone, the Susa sandals aligned with the breezy sophistication of her archival spring 1996 Donna Karan ensemble, which consisted of a column skirt and a collared top daintily fastened at the chest.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The saving grace is Nobody's excellent ensemble cast, which elevates the predictable material into a breezy and pleasant — if not particularly memorable — viewing experience.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Gusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusty. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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