northwestward
Americanadverb
noun
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of northwestward
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at northwest, -ward
Example Sentences
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Some piers sheltered from the typical northwestward storm now get barraged from all angles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2024
That moisture was on a northwestward path, bringing with it the potential for an evolving system that could change in character as the day continues.
From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2024
It was forecast to move away from the northern Philippines on Thursday and barrel northwestward to graze past Taiwan’s southwestern coast before hitting southeastern China later this week.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 26, 2023
It was forecast to move away from the northern Philippines on Thursday and barrel northwestward toward the south of Taiwan and hit southeastern China later this week.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 25, 2023
But when they reach the summit, they can see the post directly ahead, and generally hurry off northwestward along the ridge.
From The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin by Harper, Francis
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