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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The National Weather Service (NWS) said heavy rain and storms could help clear the air in the northeast and mid-Atlantic this weekend, while dangerous levels of air pollution will still hang over the Midwest. Kristin Wright, NPR, 18 July 2026 Here’s a quick rundown of the latest business news from around the northeast Tarrant County suburbs, from a Canadian dessert café making its Texas debut to one location of a longtime Tex-Mex spot saying goodbye. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026 Equipped with conveyor and sortation technology, the operation will support high-volume fulfillment and delivery across the northeast region to ensure speed, reliability and scalability during periods of peak demand. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 After some spirited haggling at a public hearing, Star City Council members on July 7 approved a development plan for a commercial center on the northeast corner of Highway 44 between North Moyle Avenue and Plummer Road. Noah Daly july 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 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 21 Jul. 2026.

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