windbreaks

plural of windbreak

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windbreaks
Noun
  • During the second half of the nineteenth century, politics and military service often made a large nation feel like a small world, as white men in power repeatedly crossed paths in Washington, DC, on Civil War battlefields, and at frontier forts.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Centuries ago in the Siwalik Mountains, a range in the outer Himalayas, ancient people built stone forts.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Sleek architecture marries centuries-old fortresses—while locals swap skis for kayaks, depending on the season.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • The story is different at Mesa Verde National Park, however, where the ancient cliff dwellings are closed, according to the website of the Mesa Verde Association, a non-profit partner of the park.
    John Meyer, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
  • These cedar saplings are essential for constructing the traditional dwellings of Eastern Woodlands tribes.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Now, with many of those proxies weakened, Iraq has become one of the last strongholds of Iranian influence.
    Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2025
  • State and local officials have pushed back and accused the White House of manufacturing a crisis to justify sending soldiers into Democratic strongholds.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • From historic cities and haunted castles to over-the-top theme park celebrations, these spots capture the magic of October in unforgettable ways.
    Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Continue reading … STUNNING STASH – Treasure trove uncovered at 'secret' site in region full of storybook castles.
    , FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • DiCaprio has also funneled his fortune into a string of homes and hideaways.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The artist will curate the objects, and two large-scale installations will anchor the exhibition beneath the store’s central glass roofs.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Windbreaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windbreaks. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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