the northeast
noun
variants
or the Northeast
: the northeastern part of a country or region
A mountain range is in the northeast of the country.
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Located on the northeast coast near Willikies, this peaceful area offers wide stretches of pale sand, clear shallow water, and easy access to some of Antigua’s most beautiful coastline.
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Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
The Well Fire, which is burning to the northeast of the Quarry 2 Fire, has scorched just over 1,300 acres and was 50% contained.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Stand in the middle of the circle at sunrise on the summer solstice — the longest day of the year — and the sun appears aligned with the Heel Stone, to the northeast of the circle, per the BBC.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Like their ancient ancestors, visitors standing at the center of the stone circle on Sunday will be able to watch the sun rise above the Heel Stone to the northeast — weather depending, of course.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 18 June 2026
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Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
The Well Fire, which is burning to the northeast of the Quarry 2 Fire, has scorched just over 1,300 acres and was 50% contained.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Stand in the middle of the circle at sunrise on the summer solstice — the longest day of the year — and the sun appears aligned with the Heel Stone, to the northeast of the circle, per the BBC.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Like their ancient ancestors, visitors standing at the center of the stone circle on Sunday will be able to watch the sun rise above the Heel Stone to the northeast — weather depending, of course.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the northeast
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“The northeast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20northeast. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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