wind picks up

Examples (10)

• The air was still, but then the wind started to pick up.
• We should head back to shore before the wind really picks up.
• As evening approached, the wind began to pick up, making it colder.
• The forecast says the wind will pick up significantly by noon.
• If the wind doesn't pick up soon, we won't be able to sail.
• Suddenly, the wind picked up and rattled the windows violently.
• The surfers waited patiently for the wind to pick up.
• By midnight, the wind had picked up to gale force.
• You can tell the wind is picking up by the swaying trees.
• Despite the calm morning, the wind is expected to pick up later.