NORTHER Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

norther

noun

Definition of norther

as in gale

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New York’s summer weather has been a trial and a tribulation, intense heat — temperatures reached over 100 degrees in Central Park on the hottest day in July — alternating with gales and floods.

— Matthew Schneier, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2026
Just over two weeks later, a storm with gale-force winds struck, and Halliburton, his partner Paul Mooney, and roughly 12 crewmen disappeared without a trace.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of gale

Noun

If the aim, as stated, is to deal an economic blow to Iran, the fact is that the country is already under severe strain.

— Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
The impact of yesterday’s sharp drop in South Korean equities transmitted further into US markets overnight, spreading selling sentiment and dealing heavy blows to US semiconductor and memory stocks.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of blow

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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

Definition of northeaster

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Wendling, the most north-westerly site of all and barely in the valley, turns the same cool end darker, toward plum, blackberry and savoury earth.

— Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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

Definition of westerly

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Crews may benefit from slightly cooler temperatures in the days ahead, Gass said, and wind conditions are expected to remain fairly calm in both areas.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Stronger downdraft winds and loose, dry soil can impact how much dust is lifted into the air.

— Brandi D. Addison, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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