Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for windbreaks
Noun
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Centuries ago in the Siwalik Mountains, a range in the outer Himalayas, ancient people built stone forts.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025 -
The settlers, their military escorts and 1,000 head of livestock traveled about 1,200 miles across rugged wilderness for about 5 1/2 months to forts and missions.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sleek architecture marries centuries-old fortresses—while locals swap skis for kayaks, depending on the season.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Inextricably tied to the D-Day invasion of World War II, this northern French region of orchards, dairies, horse farms and seaside villages along the English Channel draws visitors who come to honor the fallen or visit famous medieval fortresses and abbeys.—
Seth Sherwood,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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The structures have differing definitions, but generally are regarded as miniature dwellings that range anywhere from 100 to 600 square feet.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Drive less than an hour from central Sedona through otherworldly red rocks to the Honanki Heritage Site, where the ancestors of Northern Arizona’s Hopi Tribe lived in sprawling cliff dwellings between the 12th and 14th centuries.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Several clinics that provide gender-affirming care, including some in Democratic strongholds, have shut down in recent months due to the Administration’s threats to cut federal funding for medical facilities that provide such care to transgender and nonbinary youth.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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In addition to being Democratic strongholds, Chicago and Illinois have long been destinations for immigrants.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then, the long days slow the pace during summer as ships drift past vineyards and hillside castles.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
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Plan a visit during the other three seasons to fully embrace the castles, artisan markets, charming inns, hikes, wine tastings, and visits to the numerous lakes, gardens, and parks in the region.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Each year, the previous vintage’s wine is racked off just before harvest, and fresh juice is added immediately—keeping the lees wet and active.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, at Saget La Perrière, fermentation is carried out at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve aromatic purity, and aging on fine lees adds subtle texture and roundness, without masking freshness or minerality.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kentucky's vast wilderness and mountainous regions served as hideaways for bootleggers, Rein said, while the government used paid informants to sniff them out.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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For something more exclusive, the Seychelles, an archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean, delivers barefoot luxury—from breezy suites on Mahé (the largest island of Seychelles) to private-island hideaways.—
Karin Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Expect wind damage to roofs and trees.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Windbreaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windbreaks. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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