Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for westerlies
Noun
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026 -
The German weather service had put the area under a high winds warning.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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But outside of these rare exceptions, Mario’s pugilism was quickly retired in lieu of hammer hits and kid-friendly blows.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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As a new generation of commanders rises within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps following recent military blows under Operation Epic Fury, analysts warn that this ideology may become even more entrenched.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Despite Samsung's upbeat projections, the firm could still face some headwinds this year from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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In his LinkedIn post, Zandi said the VCI is near 5%, indicating further headwinds than the March jobs report lets on.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Westerlies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/westerlies. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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