Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leewards
Noun
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If that happens, remove the safety clip, hold the can with both hands, and prepare to spray when the bear is roughly 30 to 40 feet away.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026 -
While Zendaya, 29, sported a simple gold band on her ring finger, Holland's hands were bare.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The Targaryen civil war has been a bit of a slow burn so far, though both sides of the family have suffered major casualties.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But the chances have been few and far between for both sides.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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With right-backs Trippier and Emil Krafth having already departed, Newcastle require depth on both flanks — beyond Burn and Tino Livramento switching sides, there is no natural senior deputy for Hall — and bringing in a player who is comfortable playing in either position would be beneficial.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Capable of running at defenders, cutting and crossing on the flanks and going at defenders in the box, his success is the Americans’ success.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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“Leewards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leewards. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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