southeaster

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of southeaster The National Weather Service declared a winter weather advisory through noon for Boston and much of southeaster Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, with a parallel advisory through 10 a.m. for Middlesex and Essex counties. BostonGlobe.com, 12 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for southeaster
Noun
  • The threat of thunderstorms, gales, and violent lightning led to the cancellation of the final day of SailGP competition in Saint-Tropez.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Myriad other alerts, including a gale warning, small craft advisory, and high surf advisory, are in place along the western coast.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Eagles’ defense forced an interception on the next series before another Central turnover led to the knockout blow.
    Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Many buyers aren’t likely to immediately face that price tag since carriers typically offer trade-in deals and payment plans to soften the blow.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The ocean keeps coming because of climate change, sea level rise, nor'easters, hurricanes, et cetera.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 July 2023
  • That morning, around 6, authorities found O'Keefe on the ground outside the Canton home just before a nor'easter struck the town with 21 inches of snow.
    Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 26 May 2023
Noun
  • Tropical weather experts at Colorado State University (CSU) echo these predictions, saying overall atmospheric conditions, including wind patterns, will shift in a manner that supports a notable increase in activity.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Looking at individual share moves, wind energy developer Orsted shares fell more than 1% after the company revealed efforts to clinch new capital at a deep discount.
    Ryan Browne,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • First, through a combination of weaker trade winds and westerlies over the tropical Atlantic, La Niña tends to create a more placid atmosphere.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 20 May 2024
  • Their modest city saw an influx of evacuees from nearby rural and coastal regions soon after hot westerlies sent walls of flame into a string of towns and villages around New Year's Eve.
    NBC News, NBC News, 11 Jan. 2020
Noun
  • The neutral tones make seasonal decorating a breeze with just the addition or swap of a few items.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • In a brief video snippet accompanying the post, Cyrus is seen in close-up staring directly into the camera while wearing what looks like surgical gauze around her chin and head as more white material is blown by a breeze around her face.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Southeaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/southeaster. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!