LEEWARDS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

leewards

noun

plural of leeward

as in windwards

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Noun

But even with that federal response, nonprofit organizations say private donations remain critical to getting supplies directly into the hands of survivors.

— Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 31 July 2026
During a situation drill at the end of practice, Williams had Rock Ya-Sin all over him and still caught the ball above his head with two hands.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of hands

Noun

Deliverables cannot be adjusted, scope cannot be tailored and both sides lose the chance to reach an agreement that works for the campaign.

— Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Lawyers for both sides did not respond to requests for comment from The Charlotte Observer, and Wells Fargo declined to comment.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of sides

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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, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

Definition of lees

Noun

Hamstring tears to Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams in their domestic club seasons removed that quick attacking threat from the flanks and led to a one of the biggest shocks of the tournament, the Cape Verde draw.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Those combinations are concentrated through the middle, where Messi generally lurks, with Argentina directing a smaller share of their passing towards the flanks than any other team.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 20 July 2026

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