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an air movement that is blowing toward something (such as a ship or an airplane) as it moves forward
Stiff headwinds caused the flight to take longer than expected.
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Recent Examples of headwind
Condo complexes in more affordable markets held up against the headwinds.
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Douglas Hanks
july 5, Miami Herald, 5 July 2025
Despite a general slowdown of luxury from the pile-on of U.S. tariffs, geopolitical turmoil and macroeconomic headwinds, the company’s revenues are growing double-digit year-on-year so far in 2025.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 4 July 2025
Domestiques set the pace for team leaders, chasing and attacking opponents and even shielding their leader from headwinds that can slow him down.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 4 July 2025
Constellation Brands , a leading player in the beverage alcohol industry, has faced significant headwinds in 2025 analyst downgrades and broader market concerns about trends in alcohol consumption.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 June 2025
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Douglas Hanks
july 5, Miami Herald, 5 July 2025
Despite a general slowdown of luxury from the pile-on of U.S. tariffs, geopolitical turmoil and macroeconomic headwinds, the company’s revenues are growing double-digit year-on-year so far in 2025.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 4 July 2025
Domestiques set the pace for team leaders, chasing and attacking opponents and even shielding their leader from headwinds that can slow him down.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 4 July 2025
Constellation Brands , a leading player in the beverage alcohol industry, has faced significant headwinds in 2025 analyst downgrades and broader market concerns about trends in alcohol consumption.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headwind
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Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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The National Weather Service has placed the temporary immigration detention center and Big Cypress National Preserve under a special weather statement until 5:30 p.m., meaning strong wind gusts and possible flooding are imminent.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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“Headwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headwind. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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