southeastern
adjective
south·east·ern
sau̇th-ˈē-stərn 
sau̇-ˈē-
1
often Southeastern
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated southeast
2
: lying toward or coming from the southeast
Examples of southeastern in a Sentence
the southeastern corner of the state
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The best chance for severe weather will be in southeastern Minnesota, near Interstate 90, though the Twin Cities could get hit, too.
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Katie Steiner, CBS News, 18 May 2026
More than 5 million people across parts of eastern Kansas, southeastern Nebraska and much of Missouri were being warned of possible flooding.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Southeastern Colorado residents were ordered to evacuate Sunday afternoon as the rapidly growing Sharpe fire in Oklahoma spread across the state line, according to emergency officials.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
This Southeastern native is also known as Maypop and blooms from May through July.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
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Katie Steiner, CBS News, 18 May 2026
More than 5 million people across parts of eastern Kansas, southeastern Nebraska and much of Missouri were being warned of possible flooding.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Southeastern Colorado residents were ordered to evacuate Sunday afternoon as the rapidly growing Sharpe fire in Oklahoma spread across the state line, according to emergency officials.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
This Southeastern native is also known as Maypop and blooms from May through July.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for southeastern
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“Southeastern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/southeastern. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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southeastern
adjective
south·east·ern
sau̇-ˈthē-stərn
sau̇-ˈē-
1
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Southeast
2
: lying toward or coming from the southeast
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