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May 30, 2025

Word of the Day: Gust

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Word of the Day
: May 30, 2025

\GUST\ noun

What It Means

Gust refers to a sudden strong wind. It is also used figuratively for a sudden outburst of something, such as a feeling.

// Today’s weather will be windy, with gusts of up to 40 miles per hour.

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