southeaster

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Recent Examples of southeaster The National Weather Service declared a winter weather advisory through noon for Boston and much of southeaster Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, with a parallel advisory through 10 a.m. for Middlesex and Essex counties. BostonGlobe.com, 12 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for southeaster
Noun
  • Benintendi was told by announcer Len Kasper before the game that the wind was a gale blowing out, which was perfect for his moment.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • Iceland, in particular, is gifted with regular gale-force winds; summer days can rotate between sun, sleet, and snow; and the terrain requires special knowledge to safely navigate.
    Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • Emotionally, militarily, even symbolically, this is a devastating blow to the Black Queen and her cause.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • When Lucerys refuses, Aemond chases Lucerys on his dragon, seemingly meaning to injure him rather than kill him, but his dragon, Vhagar, delivers a fatal blow to Rhaenyra’s son.
    Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • The ocean keeps coming because of climate change, sea level rise, nor'easters, hurricanes, et cetera.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 July 2023
  • That morning, around 6, authorities found O'Keefe on the ground outside the Canton home just before a nor'easter struck the town with 21 inches of snow.
    Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 26 May 2023
Noun
  • While wind conditions around Big Bear Lake weren't necessarily high on Friday afternoon, there were reports of strong gusts in the Lucerne Valley, where there's a main SCE line that feeds BVES the majority of its power.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • First, through a combination of weaker trade winds and westerlies over the tropical Atlantic, La Niña tends to create a more placid atmosphere.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 20 May 2024
  • Their modest city saw an influx of evacuees from nearby rural and coastal regions soon after hot westerlies sent walls of flame into a string of towns and villages around New Year's Eve.
    NBC News, NBC News, 11 Jan. 2020
Noun
  • Inside the villa, the vibe was much more relaxed, as guests mingled in the garden hoping to catch a breeze before the runway show began.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 24 June 2026
  • The spinner wheels and adjustable handle make pulling it through the airport a breeze, and the inside has a mesh divider, elastic straps, and a hidden pocket to keep belongings organized.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

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“Southeaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/southeaster. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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