blast
noun
a sudden and violent gust of wind.
Example Sentences
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But after a similarly unremarkable start to the same composer’s “Pines of Rome,” the evening’s final piece, Mr. Petrenko and the Berliners delivered the sonic blasts longed for all night.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
He was there as a consultant on a new thriller film about the Nord Stream blasts, though he denies any role in the real-life operation.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
In Saudi Arabia, the latest blasts came a day after the Houthis claimed attacks on two international airports, while repeating a warning to airlines to avoid Saudi airspace.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
If you’re a true Slate fanatic, head over to our special archival homepage for even more blasts from the past.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
Pandemonium erupted, with people running in all directions to escape the cold blasts of water.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
