How to Use barometric pressure in a Sentence
barometric pressure
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The lower a storm's barometric pressure, the more intense the storm.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2019
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As a result the barometric pressure drops and the storm deepens.
—Jeff Berardelli, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2020
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That change in barometric pressure might be a trigger to start labor.
—Margeaux Sippell, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Mar. 2018
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Sharks — and other fish — are sensitive to barometric pressure, which drops when a storm comes in, Lowe says.
—Abigail Abrams, Time, 7 Sep. 2017
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That big drop in barometric pressure can be enough to trigger my migraine.
—Lauren Mendoza, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2022
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As long as the air continues to rise at the top of the storm faster than it can be replaced at the bottom, barometric pressure will continue to drop.
—NBC News, 22 Dec. 2022
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As measured by barometric pressure, Michael is one of the most powerful storms to ever make landfall in the US.
—Brian Resnick, Vox, 10 Oct. 2018
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Measured by barometric pressure, Michael was one of the top four most powerful storms to ever make landfall in the US.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 27 Dec. 2018
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The stress of traveling, change in barometric pressure, change in time zones, and just being at an airport can all trigger a headache.
—Amy Marturana, SELF, 29 Dec. 2018
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Typically, the farther barometric pressure drops, the stronger the storm will be.
—Christine Fernando, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2022
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Those that live in water face damage from waves, silt and sand (though sharks, like birds, sense changes in barometric pressure and evacuate).
—Anna Diamond, Smithsonian, 25 May 2018
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How about the barometric pressure for Tuesday night's bass tourney?
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 4 Dec. 2020
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Only when the bees get anxious because there’s a barometric pressure drop, which means that rain is coming.
—Bethany Ao, Philly.com, 11 July 2018
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Some birds, however, respond to weather signals like changes in barometric pressure and fly ahead of the storm.
—C. Claiborne Ray, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2017
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Brandes says changes in barometric pressure — whether a rise or fall — can also cause migraines.
—Ashley Abramson, Allure, 12 July 2021
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The barometric pressure was so low that it was believed to have induced labor in nine pregnant women.
—Julian Aguon, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2021
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And as the temperatures drop, so, too, do the barometric pressure and oxygen levels.
—Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2022
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Harvey fits the bill for its wind speed, barometric pressure and impact on human suffering, which isn’t just in cities.
—Kelly P. Kissel, The Seattle Times, 4 Sep. 2017
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Factors such as rainfall and barometric pressure have roles in the delivery dates, too.
—Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com, 8 Sep. 2021
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The odor has been particularly strong when the barometric pressure is low.
—Jesse Leavenworth, Courant Community, 11 May 2018
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In the summer, a pending thunderstorm often kicks off a vicious bite, as the looming front rapidly drops the barometric pressure, getting the fish on the feed.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 7 Feb. 2023
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Holmes says pike tend to be most active during approaching storm fronts as the barometric pressure is dropping.
—Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 9 Jan. 2023
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The main data point utilized by the scientists is barometric pressure.
—Charlie Brennan, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2019
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The term refers to a storm that rapidly intensifies as barometric pressure drops, according to NBC News.
—Valerie Nome, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2022
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Instead, the fall in barometric pressure provides a warning.
—Samantha Arrowsmith, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2022
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Odors are especially acute when barometric pressure is low because the gases linger near the ground, Parker said.
—Jesse Leavenworth, Courant Community, 15 Dec. 2017
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Of course, the chances of you experiencing a life-threatening shift in barometric pressure while flying are rare.
—Aditi Shrikant, Vox, 21 Sep. 2018
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The reason may have something to do with a drop in barometric pressure that accompanies a hurricane.
—Reuters, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2017
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Changes in barometric pressure can also trigger pain and discomfort for those suffering from sinusitis by causing the swelling of tissues in the nose.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024
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Weather patterns can also cause changes in air pressure, also known as barometric pressure.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
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