Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for westerlies
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And while Miller is garnering consideration to replace Trouba and become the 29th captain in franchise history, the stronger winds seem to be blowing toward veteran center Vincent Trocheck.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025 -
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Southern China also shuts down Southern China’s Hainan Island saw heavy rainfall and gales as the typhoon brushed past the island on Sunday.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
25 Aug. 2025
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Strong winds were also a concern in areas where residents are accustomed to heavy rain, but not necessarily cyclone-strength gales.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The blows come from front, back, and the demonstrator doesn’t seem to hold back even.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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Frazier, though, was relentless, seeking a way inside Ali’s reach, driving blows into Ali’s ribs but moving too fast to get caught by the night-ender Ali had planned.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Certain sectors are better positioned to weather these headwinds than others.—
Andrew DeNardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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With looming Medicaid cuts and broader economic headwinds, the question is whether healthcare can still hold its weight.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Westerlies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/westerlies. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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