: eastward direction or part
sail to the eastward
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Phil Helsel, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025
That same system is now trekking eastward across the U.S., bringing the threat of strong storms, including blizzards, tornados, and thunderstorms.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
This is shifting the center of the neighborhood eastward.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 18 Feb. 2025
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Adverb or adjective
The new week was expected to bring even more winter storm action, when at least two more low-pressure systems march eastward, the National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025
That same system is now trekking eastward across the U.S., bringing the threat of strong storms, including blizzards, tornados, and thunderstorms.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
As one of California's most iconic brands, In-N-Out's shift eastward raises questions about the long-term impact on the state's economy and business retention.
—Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
This is shifting the center of the neighborhood eastward.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Eastward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eastward. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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