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Recent Examples of windward
Ryan Krogh,
Outside Online,
3 June 2025
If the airflow is constant through the windward side of the house, then the cycle repeats itself, providing your home with a self-replenishing supply of new, clean air.
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Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
20 Nov. 2025
Within the eyewall, total structural failure is likely, especially in higher elevation areas where wind speeds atop and on the windward sides of hills and mountains could be up to 30 percent stronger.
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Miami Herald Hurricane Bot,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Where to stay: For a heavier dose of adrenaline, look toward the eastern, windward side of the island.
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Ryan Krogh,
Outside Online,
3 June 2025
If the airflow is constant through the windward side of the house, then the cycle repeats itself, providing your home with a self-replenishing supply of new, clean air.
—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
Noun
If plants are not located in a sheltered place, consider installing a wind break along the windward (typically northwest) side of the plant.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
20 Nov. 2025
Within the eyewall, total structural failure is likely, especially in higher elevation areas where wind speeds atop and on the windward sides of hills and mountains could be up to 30 percent stronger.
—
Miami Herald Hurricane Bot,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for windward
Adjective
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Places like Bellemont, Snowbowl and even downtown Flagstaff are on the upwind side of the mountain.
Noun
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The Brazilians went for a tight gap at one of the leeward marks, trying to get ahead of Canada.
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Kona is the Hawaiian word for leeward and the activity often brings wind and rain to the leeward side of the islands.
Noun
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The autopsy also found that a gunshot wound entered Wiley on the right side of his chest and exited on the left side of his chest, Crump said.
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On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives.
Noun
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In the run-up to the summit, Erdogan described Turkey as a reliable ally that consistently shoulders responsibility on NATO’s southeastern flank and will continue to play a leading role in the alliance.
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Marco Zagami runs a dozen-plus different tour styles through his company, Island of Wonders, based in the unpretentious hill town of Randazzo on Etna’s northern flank.
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“Windward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windward. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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