upwind

as in windward

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windward
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  • Where to stay: For a heavier dose of adrenaline, look toward the eastern, windward side of the island.
    Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 3 June 2025
  • If the airflow is constant through the windward side of the house, then the cycle repeats itself, providing your home with a self-replenishing supply of new, clean air.
    Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
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“Upwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upwind. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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