windswept
Britishadjective
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open to or swept by the wind
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another word for windblown
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California purchased the swath of rocky cliffs and windswept shoreline in the 1960s to expand the construction of Highway 1 and create a scenic viewpoint for highway travelers, according to a California Coastal Commission report.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
One day the pioneers who had planted the first trees on the windswept coastal plateau discovered huge gashes in the rich vegetation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
At Terminal 5, his aides were windswept, screaming at one another because no one had the wristbands.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
The set drew on all four of Styles' solo albums, showcasing everything from the blissed-out pop of Adore You, to the windswept balladry of Sign of the Times.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
As they rolled down from the forested ridges above the Tanana River, Alex gazed across the expanse of windswept muskeg stretching to the south.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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