: northward direction or part
sail to the northward
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Experts say this pattern reflects both improved recognition and a true rise in cases as the lone star tick (named for the distinctive white dot on the female) expands its range northward and westward.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 5 Mar. 2026
It is sold on all continents, transversal in terms of age and estimated by industry sources to generate northward of half a billion euros annually.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
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New England will see a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain this weekend as two rounds of precipitation move northward.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Experts say this pattern reflects both improved recognition and a true rise in cases as the lone star tick (named for the distinctive white dot on the female) expands its range northward and westward.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
Meanwhile, Oklahoma City and northward could see a string of hazards pop up throughout the night.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 5 Mar. 2026
It is sold on all continents, transversal in terms of age and estimated by industry sources to generate northward of half a billion euros annually.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
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“Northward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northward. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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