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Recent Examples of leeward
Ali Wunderman, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Jan. 2020
This means that the leeward side of these landforms is usually drier and often protected from the high wind.
—Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2020
Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
There's also a fire risk on the leeward sides of the islands that have been experiencing drought, with Kiko disrupting trade wind patterns, AccuWeather reported.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Further north, on the off-the-grid Cayo Frances, learn to fish from legendary fly fisherwoman Lori-Ann Murphy, and enjoy the placid, shallow waters of the leeward side of the island.
—Ali Wunderman, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Jan. 2020
This means that the leeward side of these landforms is usually drier and often protected from the high wind.
—Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2020
Noun
Forecasters issued a tropical storm watch for portions of the northern leeward islands.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
There's also a fire risk on the leeward sides of the islands that have been experiencing drought, with Kiko disrupting trade wind patterns, AccuWeather reported.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leeward
Adjective
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Run the engine and heater for only about 10 minutes each hour to preserve fuel, and open a downwind window slightly for ventilation.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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But as air crests the peaks, areas on the northeastern, downwind side see less snowfall.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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If plants are not located in a sheltered place, consider installing a wind break along the windward (typically northwest) side of the plant.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
20 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Even if the two sides strike a deal, negotiations down the road on a final agreement on the Homeland Security bill are likely to be difficult.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Iran’s internet connectivity has been partially restored, but experts are warning that, even on the other side of the digital blackout, the outlook for Iranian internet access remains bleak.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Instead, what began as an attempt by Nixon to shore up his right flank by appealing to family values morphed into massive conservative opposition to any government intervention regarding the family.—
Philip Mullins,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Brown, who represented Massachusetts in the Senate and unsuccessfully ran against Shaheen in 2014 to represent New Hampshire, remains a popular figure on the conservative flank of the GOP.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Leeward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leeward. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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