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Recent Examples of windward
Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 3 June 2025
If the airflow is constant through the windward side of the house, then the cycle repeats itself, providing your home with a self-replenishing supply of new, clean air.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The wind may produce rain over Oahu and in Kauai’s higher terrain, the weather service said and has increased showers on the windward side of the Big Island and Maui.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Where to stay: For a heavier dose of adrenaline, look toward the eastern, windward side of the island.
—Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 3 June 2025
If the airflow is constant through the windward side of the house, then the cycle repeats itself, providing your home with a self-replenishing supply of new, clean air.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
Noun
Within the eyewall, total structural failure is likely, especially in higher elevation areas where wind speeds atop and on the windward sides of hills and mountains could be up to 30 percent stronger.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The wind may produce rain over Oahu and in Kauai’s higher terrain, the weather service said and has increased showers on the windward side of the Big Island and Maui.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windward
Adjective
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Places like Bellemont, Snowbowl and even downtown Flagstaff are on the upwind side of the mountain.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Kona is the Hawaiian word for leeward and the activity often brings wind and rain to the leeward side of the islands.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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My family in Honolulu and on the leeward side of the island was not evacuated, but one of my friends in Honolulu had to move out of her apartment due to flooding.—
Chantell Murphy,
Outside,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Targaryen civil war has been a bit of a slow burn so far, though both sides of the family have suffered major casualties.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But after community concerns were raised, work on the Jefferson side is being delayed, according to the memo.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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His quick snap shot from the bumper became a specialty and made the B’s power play a monster, especially when Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak were on his flanks.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
23 June 2026
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One is Dan Cox, an attorney who lost his gubernatorial bid four years ago, and who has more embraced a rightward flank, pledging to cut taxes and invest in housing affordability programs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
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“Windward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windward. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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