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Recent Examples of downwind
The United States Geological Survey said fallout had created hazardous conditions in downwind areas, with one resident reporting more than an inch of tephra — a mix of magma, rock and volcanic glass — on the roads of a golf course subdivision.
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Studies have shown no significant impact on either human health or the environment from previous silver iodide cloud seeding projects, according to the World Meteorological Organization, while further investigation is needed to assess downwind effects.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
The curved wings are engineered to generate dynamic lift, reduce drag, increase effective righting moment, and unlock enhanced reaching and downwind performance, according to Palm Beach.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Run the engine and heater for only about 10 minutes each hour to preserve fuel, and open a downwind window slightly for ventilation.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Studies have shown no significant impact on either human health or the environment from previous silver iodide cloud seeding projects, according to the World Meteorological Organization, while further investigation is needed to assess downwind effects.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
The curved wings are engineered to generate dynamic lift, reduce drag, increase effective righting moment, and unlock enhanced reaching and downwind performance, according to Palm Beach.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Run the engine and heater for only about 10 minutes each hour to preserve fuel, and open a downwind window slightly for ventilation.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downwind
leeward
Adjective
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Kona is the Hawaiian word for leeward and the activity often brings wind and rain to the leeward side of the islands.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The different wind directions bring lake effect snow to different towns on the leeward side of the lakes.—
Dave Epstein,
BostonGlobe.com,
17 Nov. 2022
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“Downwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downwind. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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