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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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Lake-effect snow is common in the Great Lakes region from November to February, and areas could see heavy snow bands (up to 2 to 3-plus inches per hour or greater), which can significantly impact downwind areas several hundred miles away.—
Vytas Reid,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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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
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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On the winning side of Wall Street were companies that stand to benefit from big spending by Alphabet and others continuing the AI frenzy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Interestingly, not on the recruitment side.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rosenior’s triple substitution at the interval removed the left flank of Hato and Garnacho that had been thoroughly routed by Jarrod Bowen and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, as well as replacing the uneven passing of Benoit Badiashile with the forceful ball-carrying of Fofana.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 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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“Leeward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leeward. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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