the north
noun
variants
or the North
: regions or countries north of a certain point
The birds migrate from the North.
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The main development region is hotter than usual but so are the waters to the north.
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Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Overall spread is expected to remain oriented to the north and northeast.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Alternatively, for a less-crowded, less-expensive soak, try Sky Lagoon near Reykjavík or Mývatn Nature Baths on the north side of the island.
—Ali Wunderman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
The current owners tapped architect Chip Bohl and interior designer Louise Copeland to execute a complete interior renovation and construct the north wing.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
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Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Overall spread is expected to remain oriented to the north and northeast.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Alternatively, for a less-crowded, less-expensive soak, try Sky Lagoon near Reykjavík or Mývatn Nature Baths on the north side of the island.
—Ali Wunderman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
The current owners tapped architect Chip Bohl and interior designer Louise Copeland to execute a complete interior renovation and construct the north wing.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the north
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“The north.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20north. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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