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Recent Examples of windward
Robert Shackelford, CNN, 19 July 2023
The damage commonly occurs on the south or southwest side of the plant or on the windward side of a plant that is exposed.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2023
Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2022
Over time, the model huddle tended to take on the shape of a flat-sided oval and travel slowly downwind (as penguins on the windward side continuously moved away from it).
—Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 21 Nov. 2012
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Adjective
Rainfall of 3 to 6 inches is expected on the windward areas of Maui, and 2 to 4 inches of rain could fall elsewhere in the state.
—Robert Shackelford, CNN, 19 July 2023
The damage commonly occurs on the south or southwest side of the plant or on the windward side of a plant that is exposed.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2023
Noun
This 10-night sailing from Miami embarks on Regent Seven Seas' newest ship, Seven Seas Splendor, for a leisurely sail through the Caribbean’s windward isles.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2022
Over time, the model huddle tended to take on the shape of a flat-sided oval and travel slowly downwind (as penguins on the windward side continuously moved away from it).
—Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 21 Nov. 2012
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windward
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The atypical wind direction can pose a specific risk for boats and maritime infrastructure, as harbors that are usually well protected on the leeward side of the Channel Islands are suddenly exposed to forceful gusts and waves.Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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This produces drier conditions on the leeward side of the mountains, which is evident in the satellite image below.Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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Give them a minute to reinflate on the other side, then hang up your items to let the wrinkles fall out.David Pierce, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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Up and down, side to side, no end, no beginning, no thrills, just motion sickness.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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When Buck resigned, the conservative cited a flank of the Republican Party’s hardheaded politics and unwavering devotion to Trump — traits that made Boebert a name brand.Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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That result, now followed by Sandu’s victory, has been cheered by European leaders who are loathe to see Russia’s influence re-assert itself and spread on their eastern flank.Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Windward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windward. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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