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thermals Antonyms

Opposite of thermals

Pinning down the opposite of thermals requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Upward currents or columns of rising warm air in the lower atmosphere, frequently utilized by soaring birds and glider pilots to gain altitude.

Usage Example

"Eagles and vultures often circle effortlessly within strong downdrafts to reach high altitudes without flapping their wings."

Strongest
downdrafts

Similar words to thermals

Words similar to thermals shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

long underwear
long johns
updrafts
upcurrents
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• Nearby Words

therein
thereto
thermal
thermals
thermonuclear
thermostatically
thesis

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Thermals. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/thermals
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