Definitions

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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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

A 72nd-minute penalty appeared to have made the match safe but Argentina's second wind wasn't blown out quite yet.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

The company has a new leadership team — including new chief executive, Spencer Rascoff, who started in July — that is betting the app can find its second wind by developing new features.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

Healthcare stocks have found a second wind, with momentum building across biotech and pharmaceuticals.

From Barron's • Oct. 1, 2025

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

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz