second wind

[wind] / wɪnd /

NOUN

renewed energy

Synonyms

WEAK

energy burst refreshment rejuvenation renaissance restored energy restored strength second energy burst

Example Sentences

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But France, who had scored the first try of the match, found a second wind that threatened to carry them all the way to victory.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Cerebras went public over a decade after its founding, catching a second wind of market enthusiasm for AI after a cooling-off period earlier this year.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

It wasn’t until a pair of older women chuckled as they blew past me that I found my second wind.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The controversy was given a second wind by legislators on Tuesday.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2025

Nanuq suddenly seemed to catch a second wind, and he charged straight at Owen and George again.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz