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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Robbe, who went by Makenzy Doniak while with the Wave, ran toward the northeast side of Snapdragon Stadium, pointed into the stands and threw up a heart as three people stood up cheering for her. Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026 Within the northeast, Massachusetts ranks 4th out of 10 states in total spending in 2025. Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026 The project under consideration Tuesday would join what may one day be a corridor of data center campuses in Yorkville in the northeast quadrant of Eldamain Road and Route 34. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 Roof-deck relaxation An urban roof deck in the northeast by Kristine Irving of Koo de Kir Architectural Interiors uses lush perimeter plantings to provide privacy and soften the skyline with a little flora and fauna. Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 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 16 Mar. 2026.

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