northeastern
adjective
north·east·ern
nȯrth-ˈē-stərn 
1
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated Northeast
2
: lying toward or coming from the northeast
Examples of northeastern in a Sentence
the northeastern corner of the state
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The other shows the storm making a harder westward turn in the Gulf, which could weaken the storm or result in landfall in northeastern Mexico.
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Mary Gilbert, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
In North Avondale, a neighborhood chockablock with architecture from the 1890s and early 20th century, residents want to zone the northeastern pocket as Cincinnati’s 28th historic district.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
Barcelona is braced for further torrential rain on Monday prompting Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente to announce the suspension of all commuter train services in northeastern Catalonia.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Will Congressman Don Davis hold onto his seat in North Carolina's 1st District?
Because of how North Carolina's congressional districts were drawn, the state is only expected to have one congressional race on Election Day: the 1st District in northeastern North Carolina.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Mary Gilbert, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
In North Avondale, a neighborhood chockablock with architecture from the 1890s and early 20th century, residents want to zone the northeastern pocket as Cincinnati’s 28th historic district.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
Barcelona is braced for further torrential rain on Monday prompting Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente to announce the suspension of all commuter train services in northeastern Catalonia.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Will Congressman Don Davis hold onto his seat in North Carolina's 1st District?
Because of how North Carolina's congressional districts were drawn, the state is only expected to have one congressional race on Election Day: the 1st District in northeastern North Carolina.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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northeastern
adjective
north·east·ern
nȯr-ˈthē-stərn
1
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Northeast
2
: lying toward or coming from the northeast
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