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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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Accessibility An accessible room is found in the Hartford Wing on the garden side.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Add sandals for a beach day and heels for a night of ocean-side spritzes.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Noun
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There was also straight-line wind damage along the rear flank downdraft surge.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Brown is a versatile player who can play all along the left flank.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Windward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windward. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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