Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for westerlies
Noun
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The next morning, the National Weather Service warned that the city would see a low-pressure system bringing gusty winds and one to two inches of rain.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026 -
Breezy winds remain overnight and into Monday and Tuesday.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The weather in Wales was terrible, with snow and freezing temperatures and Arctic gales.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Out in the ferocious gales of the North Sea, on the overcrowded routes of the Irish Sea and the English Channel, and off to the islands’ west, the wide Atlantic herself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Nov. 2025
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Shesterkin’s first thought was about how big the 6-foot-6 Markström was, but the smaller goalie still managed to land the majority of the blows.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Parks turned into deserts, great skyscrapers leveled by blows from the tails of the monsters, and the entire population threatened in the panic and pestilence that followed the invasion.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Independents rise as chains face headwinds Keown said that while some chains have seen financial headwinds and store closures, independent pizzerias have been ascendant.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices have surged this month, raising concerns about energy inflation, clouding the outlook for central banks and posing headwinds for stocks.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Westerlies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/westerlies. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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