southeastern
adjective
south·east·ern
sau̇th-ˈē-stərn 
sau̇-ˈē-
1
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated southeast
2
: lying toward or coming from the southeast
Examples of southeastern in a Sentence
the southeastern corner of the state
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Statewide, the effects of the winter storm will likely linger as the Arctic blast continues to influence weather patterns across the southeastern U.S. Authorities are urging residents to stay informed and prepared for rapidly changing conditions.
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Matthew Impelli, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Equipped with tiny cilia which reflect the relentless rays of the sun, and legs so long as to be something from a surreal piece of art, the tiger beetle is uniquely suited to handle the unforgiving heat of southeastern Asian islands.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
However, UConn researchers note that Brood XIV cicadas population are declining on Long Island and their distributions are shifting in southwestern Ohio and southeastern Indiana.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025
Search and rescue crews are scouring a lake in southeastern New Hampshire where a woman fell through the ice, officials say.
—Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Impelli, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Equipped with tiny cilia which reflect the relentless rays of the sun, and legs so long as to be something from a surreal piece of art, the tiger beetle is uniquely suited to handle the unforgiving heat of southeastern Asian islands.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
However, UConn researchers note that Brood XIV cicadas population are declining on Long Island and their distributions are shifting in southwestern Ohio and southeastern Indiana.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025
Search and rescue crews are scouring a lake in southeastern New Hampshire where a woman fell through the ice, officials say.
—Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Southeastern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/southeastern. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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southeastern
adjective
south·east·ern
sau̇-ˈthē-stərn
sau̇-ˈē-
1
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Southeast
2
: lying toward or coming from the southeast
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