the northwest
noun
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or the Northwest
: the northwestern part of a country or region
A mountain range is in the northwest of the country.
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Blizzard conditions can develop along the northwest side of a very intense storm, as is the case with this system.
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Feb. 2026
Authorities said barricades and public service vehicles would be moved into the area and asked media to make room and remain on the northwest side of the barricades, across from the house.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Lake Michigan counties in the northwest could also see some lake-effect snow, adding 1–2 inches locally.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
One area Witko and residents have identified for improvement is the northwest corner of Dempster Street and Waukegan Road, which has been vacant for a long time.
—Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Feb. 2026
Authorities said barricades and public service vehicles would be moved into the area and asked media to make room and remain on the northwest side of the barricades, across from the house.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Lake Michigan counties in the northwest could also see some lake-effect snow, adding 1–2 inches locally.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
One area Witko and residents have identified for improvement is the northwest corner of Dempster Street and Waukegan Road, which has been vacant for a long time.
—Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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“The northwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20northwest. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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