gusty

adjective

Definition of gustynext
as in windy
marked by strong wind or more wind than usual watch out for gusty conditions as the storm blows in

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Recent Examples of gusty Winds will be gusty out of the northeast at 10 to 25 mph with gusts over 30 mph possible. — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 Winds may not be quite as strong near Sacramento in the evening as the Delta breeze counteracts some of the north winds — a peculiar setup — but could still be gusty in sudden bursts. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Between the brick wall, gusty winds and unpredictable weather, Wrigley Field is a particularly difficult place to play center field. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 In addition to flooding, the storm may produce locally gusty winds, especially near the coast and within heavier thunderstorms, AccuWeather said. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Forecasters said triple-digit temperatures, deep atmospheric mixing, locally gusty winds and low humidity in interior areas could produce elevated to briefly critical fire weather conditions. — City News Service, Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 The fabric hangs loosely while still providing a flattering fit, flowing elegantly in the breeze on gusty fall days. — Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Some areas will also see gusty winds, with gusts of 35 to 40 mph in the Antelope Valley, according to the weather service. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusty
  1. windy
  2. blustery
  3. breezy
Adjective
  • Regardless, breezy to windy conditions along the coast could continue into next weekend.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Grupe kicked in windy conditions at the Rams’ Woodland Hills facility on Thursday and Friday.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of windy
Adjective
  • Tens of thousands of residents were still without power Saturday due to the blustery conditions, ongoing fires and precautionary power shutoffs intended to prevent new blazes, according to utility providers.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Saturday will be chilly and blustery, with wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph, and highs only in the low to mid-50s, feeling more like November.
    — Justin Lewis, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of blustery
Adjective
  • South winds will become breezy ahead of the approaching front.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The cold front is expected to move west to east through the area Thursday afternoon, bringing colder temperatures, drier air and breezy northwesterly winds that could gust 25 to 30 mph behind the front, the weather service said.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of breezy

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“Gusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gusty. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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