northeastward
1 of 2adverb or adjective
north·east·ward
nȯrth-ˈēs-twərd 
nȯr-ˈēs-
nȯr-ˈēs-
: toward the northeast
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 6 July 2025
If the system remains offshore, the low could gradually develop some subtropical or tropical characteristics later this week while moving northeastward at 10 to 15 mph.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 3 June 2025
Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Oct. 2024
Forecasters said a tropical depression could form late this week or over the weekend while the system begins to drift northward or northeastward over the southwestern and central Caribbean Sea.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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Adverb or adjective
It's expected to turn northeastward throughout Sunday and into Monday, with forecasts anticipating the center of Chantal to move over eastern North Carolina through Sunday evening.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 6 July 2025
If the system remains offshore, the low could gradually develop some subtropical or tropical characteristics later this week while moving northeastward at 10 to 15 mph.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 3 June 2025
Noun
Oscar is forecasted to shift northwest and north later Monday, followed by a faster northeastward turn on Tuesday and Wednesday, the NHC said.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Oct. 2024
Forecasters said a tropical depression could form late this week or over the weekend while the system begins to drift northward or northeastward over the southwestern and central Caribbean Sea.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Northeastward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northeastward. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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