as in side
the part or half of something that is sheltered from the wind
the lee of the ship on the lee side of the mountain
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Noun
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The San Francisco 49ers continue to deal with a huge number of injuries, especially on the offensive side of the ball.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025 -
Constructed with a flattering crossover waistband, ultra-wide pant legs, and deep side pockets, these stretchy, breathable pants are perfect for workouts, long walks, and, of course, lengthy travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His first throw was tantamount to a layup, a play-action fake to the right that sprung fullback Kyle Juszczyk wide open to the left.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Stewart was bundled up in a white winter jacket with a large fur hood on the left.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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In previous years, from a formational standpoint, Pettersson has seemed to drift higher and higher toward the point on the right flank.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Poland, Estonia and Romania — countries on Europe’s northern and eastern flank and close to Russia — have all reported airspace incursions involving either Russian jets or drones recently.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Remove parchment circle from top of pie.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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Store in a freezer-safe zip-top bag or airtight container, and label and date before freezing.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of the victims was shot inside the school and another outside.—
Lynn Kutter,
Arkansas Online,
19 Sep. 2025
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Obviously, there has been a lot from outside, a lot of outside voices and with fascinating storytelling.—
Mathew Scott,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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The wind may produce rain over Oahu and in Kauai’s higher terrain, the weather service said and has increased showers on the windward side of the Big Island and Maui.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The heaviest rain is forecast for windward and mauka locations.—
The Sunset AI Lab,
Sunset Magazine,
10 May 2024
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The daycare owners also signed away their right to sue for flood damages, but the state did not place a restrictive covenant on their remaining property.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Republican Senators Rand Paul and Ted Cruz piped up in defense of Kimmel’s right to free speech without governmental interference.—
Sarah Stankorb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Lee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lee. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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