LEEWARDS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

leewards

noun

plural of leeward

as in windwards

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Noun

Imagine how that comes across to a president who wouldn’t admit to climate change if his putter melted in his hands or Mar-a-Lago became a swim-up hotel.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
But while Erling Haaland and his band of striking Vikings have taken the 2026 World Cup by storm, Norwegian sports officials have been wringing their hands about the future of the nation’s sports model.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026

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There are no plans to try to separate supporters of the two sides, Atlanta police said — either inside or outside the stadium.

— Andre Butso, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Customers can also expect certified angus beef, prepared sides, salads and entries that are available daily.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

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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
Fermented and aged on the lees in French oak barrels, Georgia offers a tantalizing bouquet of white peach, mandarin orange, and jasmine with a subtle crème brûlée note.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

Definition of lees

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Unfortunately, heading into this year’s World Cup, both our stars on the flanks were injured.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Christina Bluhme was high on the flanks of Britain's tallest mountain with her dogs and one of the hounds was a lot higher — and not in a good way.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026

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