as in sides
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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Recent Examples of lees
Each year, the previous vintage’s wine is racked off just before harvest, and fresh juice is added immediately—keeping the lees wet and active.
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Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, at Saget La Perrière, fermentation is carried out at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve aromatic purity, and aging on fine lees adds subtle texture and roundness, without masking freshness or minerality.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
The warmer climate in California compared to France tends to yield riper fruit flavors, but winemakers often use techniques such as stainless-steel fermentation or lees aging to preserve the wine’s freshness and aromatic intensity.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The stars of this formula are upcycled makgeolli lees (a byproduct of Korean rice wine), honey, kaolin clay, and rice hull powder—which together sweep away the gunk residing in your pores, gently buff away uneven texture, and with consistent use, help brighten discoloration.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 22 Feb. 2025
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Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, at Saget La Perrière, fermentation is carried out at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve aromatic purity, and aging on fine lees adds subtle texture and roundness, without masking freshness or minerality.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
The warmer climate in California compared to France tends to yield riper fruit flavors, but winemakers often use techniques such as stainless-steel fermentation or lees aging to preserve the wine’s freshness and aromatic intensity.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The stars of this formula are upcycled makgeolli lees (a byproduct of Korean rice wine), honey, kaolin clay, and rice hull powder—which together sweep away the gunk residing in your pores, gently buff away uneven texture, and with consistent use, help brighten discoloration.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lees
Noun
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Peace talks with international mediators have stalled, with both sides accusing each other of acting in bad faith.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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What happens next For now, both sides appear dug in — but Friday's protest could serve as a turning point in a debate that has largely played out in city council meetings, policy documents, and advocacy campaigns.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On Saturday, the troubled pop star uploaded a video dancing in a sheer black bodysuit while covering her breasts with her hands.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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As Horner said in court with his head in his hands, audio played from a phone call with his mother.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Jake O’Brien is a recent example of that and, going further back, Leon Osman and Mikel Arteta both began on the flanks before moving infield.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Whittaker scaled Mount Rainier more than 100 times but did not take its familiar flanks for granted.—
Gene Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The crop can be harvested at anytime, but most gardeners leave bulbs in the ground until the tops decline and flop over.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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One mile east of Forest Park, the veggie-forward restaurant Vicia showcases produce like turnip greens, carrot tops, or other underutilized vegetables.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Junior setter Braeden Fiore will have plenty of good options to choose from in senior outsides Ben Pryor and Declan Garvey, senior right-side hitter Joey Vellenga and senior middle Aiden Schindler.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Keep outsides valve open so water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing a break.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
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At this point, Lobo said the Sparks, who also have exclusive rights to re-sign All-Star guard Kelsey Plum through a core-qualifying offer, should lean into rebuilding as a championship contender through free agency rather than the draft.—
John Davis,
Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Cuban government announced the pardon of 2,000 prisoners earlier this month, but human-rights organizations said no political prisoners have been released so far.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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The English star only wore tiny yellow bikini bottoms in the image shared on her Instagram.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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The top features subtle ruching on the sides, and the high-rise bottoms have an adjustable drawstring waist with convenient side pockets.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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