as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
the audience responded to the comedian's joke with gales of laughter
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Recent Examples of gale
Winds will reach gale force off Veracruz, Mexico this afternoon.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The alerts consisted of gale warnings, hazardous seas warnings, small craft advisories and rip current statements.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Imagine standing in the face of a powerful gale.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Gale warning expires, blizzard conditions ease in Michigan A gale warning for Lake Michigan expired early Thursday, but waves of up to 20 feet remained possible.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The alerts consisted of gale warnings, hazardous seas warnings, small craft advisories and rip current statements.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Imagine standing in the face of a powerful gale.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Gale warning expires, blizzard conditions ease in Michigan A gale warning for Lake Michigan expired early Thursday, but waves of up to 20 feet remained possible.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gale
Noun
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From Ediacaran Precursors To The Cambrian Explosion The discovery and classification of Dickinsonia have had profound implications for our understanding of the Cambrian explosion.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The cause of the explosion is under investigation by the Travis County Fire Marshal.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Hubble Space Telescope's recent deep-dive into Andromeda has been able to track the disorder in M31 that the merger left in its wake: streams of stars cannibalized from the galaxy eaten by M31 and producing a burst of star formation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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All the nervous energy that had built up at American Airlines Center was released in a burst of delirious joy.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
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The storms are foreseen to bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches).—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, the person may exhibit sudden emotional outbursts or changes in temperament.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2025
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The seven-goal outburst on Saturday vs. Washington gives the Jackets 254 goals.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Volcanic eruptions in the Massif Central gave birth to the granite rocks of the northern Rhône, while layers upon layers of calcareous marine deposits in the south gave rise to prominent sandstone formations.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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In 2021, La Palma was stuck by a volcanic eruption that displaced thousands of people and reshaped parts of the island.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Someone got out of the vehicle and a flash of light was spotted before the suspect drove away, federal prosecutors said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Then there’s the So Kate—timeless and refined—featuring sleek black and gold accents with a subtle flash of red, offering a look that’s effortlessly elegant and distinctly Louboutin.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire was called to the residence and put out the blaze at the Susquehanna Riverfront mansion.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Married Volunteer Firefighters Lose Home and 2 of Their Dogs in Dryer Fire North Shore Animal League America also announced this week that over 50 veterinarians had come together to care for the dozens of surviving cats rescued from the blaze.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Hail and damaging winds are the primary threats with these storms, along with a low tornado threat.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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To the south, near the equator and the sun’s azimuth, low-pressure zones create frequent storms.—
Christophe Lavaysse,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Gale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gale. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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