Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for westerlies
Noun
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If the winds blow from the south or southwest, the South Coast and Cape Cod get the cold, ocean air.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026 -
Strong winds capable of knocking out power and damaging or even uprooting trees are also possible as the storms blast eastward into the evening across Michigan and northern parts of Ohio and Indiana.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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The weather in Wales was terrible, with snow and freezing temperatures and Arctic gales.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Out in the ferocious gales of the North Sea, on the overcrowded routes of the Irish Sea and the English Channel, and off to the islands’ west, the wide Atlantic herself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Nov. 2025
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Ukraine’s constant innovation in drone technology is giving its military an edge on the battlefield, dealing major blows to Russia’s army and economy.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Israel and Lebanon are currently scheduled to engage in direct talks in Washington on Tuesday as Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade blows.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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There are also more systemic headwinds, compounded by the fallout from Brexit and Covid-19, that continue to squeeze British brands—and, by extension, the suppliers that use them as a business lifeline.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Still, cinemas face persistent headwinds, including fears that studio consolidation will reduce film releases.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Westerlies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/westerlies. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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