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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 deal was beneficial for both sides.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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The two sides talked on March 17 and March 24 but have not been able to reach a breakthrough.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The man was treated for numerous stab wounds to his left and right flanks, according to Boisvert.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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No player has made more high speed runs (over 20km/h) in behind the defensive line than Suarez this season per SkillCorner, and those movements aren’t only targeted towards his stronger flank.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Windward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windward. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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