northeastward
1 of 2adverb or adjective
north·east·ward
nȯrth-ˈēs-twərd 
nȯr-ˈēs-
nȯr-ˈēs-
: toward the northeast
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The system has a low chance of formation later this week while moving northeastward at 10 to 15 mph.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Fernand will track north-northeastward to the east of Bermuda with modest strengthening expected, limited by some vertical shear.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
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Adverb or adjective
Erin is currently moving northeastward at 22 mph, with a turn toward the east-northeast expected later on Friday, August 22.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The system has a low chance of formation later this week while moving northeastward at 10 to 15 mph.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Noun
Fernand is moving east near 12 mph and is expected to continue on an east-northeastward path and accelerate over the next couple of days.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Fernand will track north-northeastward to the east of Bermuda with modest strengthening expected, limited by some vertical shear.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Northeastward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northeastward. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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