sou'westers

plural of sou'wester

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sou'westers
Noun
  • The first day used to be so chaotic and humorous in the old days, with players not knowing how to put on helmets let alone figure out shoulder pads and struggling in line drills.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
  • Both riders, who were not wearing helmets, were thrown off their motorcycles, police shared.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • Cropped trench coats are also having a moment this season, delivering the same polished protection in a shorter, sleeker hem, like this 34 percent-off style from Amazon and this $38-off denim trench coat from Madewell.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In that incident, teens dressed head-to-toe in black — some wearing hoods and masks — were seen throwing punches and hurling chairs as innocent bystanders sought safety.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026
  • Water rose over the hoods of vehicles parked near the river at the Comfort RV Resort.
    Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • French authorities wanted to honor the ‘’blood spilled″ during WWI by Muslim soldiers who died in trenches of Verdun and beyond to defend France, Hafiz said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Ninety-five episodes later, Arthur was back in the acting trenches again.
    Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Australia’s strength in depth was emphasised by the four wickets being shared by four bowlers, with opening bowler Kim Garth the pick of them with one for 20 from four overs.
    Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Canales made Brazzell’s day off sound more precautionary in nature, but both him and Chisena were seen on the field in rain gear.
    Mike Kaye July 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
  • Also pack enough layers to keep yourself comfortable if the weather changes quickly, including rain gear.
    Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Thanks to an influx of shimmery nail toppers, there’s no need to book a chrome pedicure at the salon this season.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • Nearly a year later, the city unveiled a series of street sign toppers on South Calhoun Street to honor Bridges.
    Brayden Garcia July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
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“Sou'westers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sou%27westers. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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