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east

[eest] / ist /
ADJECTIVE
situated to the east
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
west


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The soda brand was created by chefs in the since-closed Passing Clouds nightclub in Dalston, east London.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

On Saturday, Israel renewed evacuation orders for five villages in Lebanon's south and east, telling residents to move north of the Zahrani River.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The east of the island is still recovering from Hurricane Melissa, which caused major destruction in October last year.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Thus, Gonez is poised to continue to represent a district centered in the east San Fernando Valley for a third and final term.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“Another one for the vocabulary list, I see, Nell,” my aunt said with a sigh, the railroad tracks clacking below our feet as we rolled east across Indiana.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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