WINDWARD Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of windward

as in upwind

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noun

as in leeward

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Adjective

But settlements on the windward side of mountain ranges are also vulnerable to extreme rainfall events—like the ones caused by typhoons messing with the region’s airflow patterns. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 9 Mar. 2026 Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Dec. 2025

Noun

Total rainfall of nearly 3 feet was expected on the higher windward slopes, turning rivers into raging torrents and threatening mudslides. — Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Windward portions of the Big Island and Maui could receive another 1 to 2 inches, with storm totals on the Big Island's windward side reaching 30 to 40 inches, according to the National Hurricane Center. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for windward

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Adjective

Places like Bellemont, Snowbowl and even downtown Flagstaff are on the upwind side of the mountain.

— Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025

Definition of upwind

Noun

Winds are ramping up across the state already with wind gusts up to 50 mph along ridge tops and wind prone, leeward areas of Oahu, Molokai, Lanai and Maui, the weather service said.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
In this case, those most intense rains would be in areas near Hilo and Volcanoes National Park, while downsloping winds could be boosted on the leeward side near Kona.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of leeward

Noun

Some China watchers, however, are keeping their expectations low, as both sides appear to be more interested in avoiding moves that would risk their current trade truce.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
This bra uses flexible jelly support for shaping and providing a natural-looking boost, while higher side bands offer more coverage around the underarms and back.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of side

Noun

Going into the summer, recruiting a left-back was on the agenda, though Newcastle feel Dedic and Livramento’s ability to play down both flanks provides enough cover.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Hit the Allies by surprise, in the weak spots—the flanks, the rear.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

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