lees

noun

Definition of leesnext
plural of lee
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 Aging only 30 percent of his wine in barrel while the remainder stays in stainless-steel tanks on the lees, Séguier lets the soil express itself in the glass. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 July 2026 Until bottling in June, the wine stays in stainless steel tanks, partly on its lees (the dead yeast) with some lees stirring (batonnage) to get a good mouthfeel. — Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 The tasting flight includes a sake-lees raisin butter that is not to be missed. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lees
  1. sides
  2. hands
  3. flanks
  4. tops
  5. outsides
  6. rights
  7. bottoms
Noun
  • Some China watchers, however, are keeping their expectations low, as both sides appear to be more interested in avoiding moves that would risk their current trade truce.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The newfound decagon is about 104,250 miles (167,820 kilometers) wide, with each of its 10 sides measuring about 10,425 miles (16,782 km) long.
    — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sides
Noun
  • That afternoon, the president, inside the exposition’s ornate Temple of Music, greeted members of the public, shaking hands and warmly inviting them to explore the fair.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Mendoza threw high to Jalen Nailor on his second play, and the ball popped into the air into the hands of San Francisco linebacker Tatum Bethune for an interception.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of hands
Noun
  • Going into the summer, recruiting a left-back was on the agenda, though Newcastle feel Dedic and Livramento’s ability to play down both flanks provides enough cover.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Hit the Allies by surprise, in the weak spots—the flanks, the rear.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of flanks
Noun
  • The orange and red blobs in the satellite view above show storms with the coldest and tallest cloud tops that are likely raining.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Cover loosely with cloths and let rise again; when dough has risen, place pans in preheated 350-degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until tops of loaves are light brown.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tops
Noun
  • De Hooch’s picture is a puzzle box—an ingenious construction of openings and closings, insides and outsides, revelation and concealment.
    — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
  • At Ruby’s, wonderful things happen when butter and flour alchemize, like the flaky and citrusy outsides and soft insides of the sugar buns, and an array of other French pastries that faithfully lure in crowds every weekend.
    — Ligaya Malones, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Definition of outsides
Noun
  • But then came the deal put together by FIFA President Gianni Infantino to create an entity to handle the world soccer organization’s commercial enterprises, including ticket sales, broadcast and sponsorship rights.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The government will expand foreigners’ rights to develop real estate in Cuba.
    — Rick Jervis, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of rights
Noun
  • These best-selling Spanx leggings combine the stretchiness and comfort of lounge bottoms with the sleekness of leather pants.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The knit bottoms have a relaxed, straight-leg fit, an adjustable waistband, and two zippered side pockets.
    — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of bottoms

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“Lees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lees. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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