leewards

Definition of leewardsnext
plural of leeward

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leewards
Noun
  • An elixir of citrus-and-honey and a cool towel are pressed into your hands.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • In her hands, this truth is giddy rather than gutting.
    Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Federal prosecutors alleged that the suspects held guns while standing on both sides of the car and demanded that the victim hand over the cash.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
  • The widespread opposition has turned into a rare bipartisan issue, with conservatives and liberals joining sides to an astonishing degree.
    Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • The sparkling, made by the traditional method with at least 15 months on the lees, turns that searing acidity into something precise and persistent.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • These days, his legacy permeates the vibes here, encouraging locals and visitors to savor Sifnos’s flavors, from revithia (chickpea stew cooked overnight in a traditional clay pot) to manoura, a local cheese aged in wine lees.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There are no shortage of options for the wing-back roles; the most familiar name will be former Brighton full-back Pervis Esutipinan, but Nilson Angulo and Angelo Preciado both bring pace and dynamism to the flanks.
    Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 1 June 2026
  • The deposits that blanketed the volcanoes’ steep flanks were critical clues, Preine said.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
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“Leewards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leewards. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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