northeastward
1 of 2adverb or adjective
north·east·ward
nȯrth-ˈēs-twərd 
nȯr-ˈēs-
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: toward the northeast
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Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
These storms progress generally northeastward and typically attain maximum intensity near New England and the Maritime Provinces of Canada.
—ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Forecasters said Melissa is moving toward the north-northeast around 21 mph, and is expected to continue accelerating northeastward during the next couple of days.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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Adverb or adjective
Nor’easters usually develop between Georgia and New Jersey, within about 100 miles of the coast, and generally move northeastward, reaching maximum intensity near New England and the Canadian Maritime Provinces.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
These storms progress generally northeastward and typically attain maximum intensity near New England and the Maritime Provinces of Canada.
—ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
For the past few days, the GFS has insisted on a near-record snowstorm for Washington, DC, and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic, with a veritable bomb cyclone tracking north-northeastward close to the coast.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Forecasters said Melissa is moving toward the north-northeast around 21 mph, and is expected to continue accelerating northeastward during the next couple of days.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Northeastward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northeastward. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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