the northeast
noun
variants
or the Northeast
: the northeastern part of a country or region
A mountain range is in the northeast of the country.
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The designation applies to the 85-acre city park on the northeast and east slopes of Neutaconkanut Hill, which is known for its views of the city's skyline.
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Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
Roughly 100 people work at the northeast Wisconsin and Milwaukee locations each year, building sobriety and stable employment records free of the many obstacles found in typical workplaces.
—Miranda Dunlap, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured in shootings at a high school and residence in the northeast part of the province of British Columbia, Canadian police said Tuesday.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Valentine's Day in the northeast Michigan town will feature sweet deals and events, from a facial special to chocolate dessert sampling and live music, health and wellness class and an owl research presentation.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
Roughly 100 people work at the northeast Wisconsin and Milwaukee locations each year, building sobriety and stable employment records free of the many obstacles found in typical workplaces.
—Miranda Dunlap, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured in shootings at a high school and residence in the northeast part of the province of British Columbia, Canadian police said Tuesday.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Valentine's Day in the northeast Michigan town will feature sweet deals and events, from a facial special to chocolate dessert sampling and live music, health and wellness class and an owl research presentation.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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“The northeast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20northeast. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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