Gust
Gust noun - A sudden brief rush of wind.
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Synonyms for Gust
Headwind and gust are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Headwind" instead a noun "Gust".
Nearby Word: gusty
Headwind
Headwind noun - Wind blowing opposite to the path of a ship or aircraft.
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Headwind and Gust. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/gust/headwind
Gust & Headwind. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/gust/headwind>.
Headwind or Gust. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/gust/headwind.
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