NORTHEASTERS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

northeasters

noun

plural of northeaster

as in southeasters

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Noun

Guevera also reportedly came to blows with Eddie Kingston in 2022, leading to Kingston’s suspension.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Hernandez is a grappler in the octagon who can unleash crushing blows with his fists, elbows and legs.

— Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of blows

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Episode one of the eight-episode season airs November 1 on HBO Max.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
With performer lineup updates rolling out throughout August, there's now a clearer picture of what viewers can expect when the live broadcast airs September 3 from the Starlite Auditorium in Marbella, Spain.

— Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of airs

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Our arrival in the Madawaska River country of eastern Ontario, near Combermere, was noteworthy only for the snow flurries and marrow-chilling gales that howled down from Hudson Bay to greet us.

— HARRY H. EDEL, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
The weather in Wales was terrible, with snow and freezing temperatures and Arctic gales.

— Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026

Definition of gales

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Despite the anxiety among investors that the bull market has to end, and all the headwinds that can be pointed to that may cause a correction if not a bear market, 10 out of 11 sectors in the S&P 500 just beat earnings estimates.

— Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
Grassroots fundraisers face competing headwinds, according to For Good interim president Tamara Mahal.

— James Pollard, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of headwinds

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Low-Fiber Breakfast Cereals Many cold cereals are made from refined grains that are processed into small flakes or puffs.

— Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2026
Their new peanut puffs, which come in both original peanut butter and peanut butter and strawberry variations, are our team’s current obsession.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

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