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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
order was restored to the court after the judge put a stop to the defendant's tempestuous outburst
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as in turbulent
marked by sudden or violent disturbance
in terms of social change, the 1960s are generally considered the most tempestuous decade in recent American history
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as in rough
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
we spent a tempestuous night stranded on the summit of the mountain
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as in bleak
marked by wet and windy conditions
stay indoors this weekend as the weather promises to be tempestuous
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Recent Examples of tempestuous
Though Weston’s tempestuous drunkenness is responsible for the most egregious disorder, disarray is the usual state of affairs in the Tate household.
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Maya Phillips, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
This time around, Mercury retrograde occurs in the signs of tempestuous Aries and tender Pisces.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
The role of Dario was followed by a bit role in the 2013 romance drama Behind the Candelabra alongside Matt Damon and Michael Douglas, about the tempestuous romance between pianist Liberace and his much younger lover.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 21 Jan. 2025
The decision to withhold intelligence and military aid came on the heels of a tempestuous White House visit last week by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
—Associated Press, TIME, 8 Mar. 2025
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Maya Phillips, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
This time around, Mercury retrograde occurs in the signs of tempestuous Aries and tender Pisces.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
The role of Dario was followed by a bit role in the 2013 romance drama Behind the Candelabra alongside Matt Damon and Michael Douglas, about the tempestuous romance between pianist Liberace and his much younger lover.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 21 Jan. 2025
The decision to withhold intelligence and military aid came on the heels of a tempestuous White House visit last week by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
—Associated Press, TIME, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempestuous
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The ads target the state House Democrats over taxes and violent crime, as well as women’s and girl’s safety.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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Angry Birds: Climate Change and Avian Migration Olivia Box April 3, 2022 Temperature fluctuations throughout the years are affecting bird migration and mating, with sometimes violent results.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Apr. 2025
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Overanalyzing every win and loss will make your journey feel more turbulent than necessary.—
Nelson Chu,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Interesting, turbulent life (including 22 years in prison).—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
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But after a rough start, Budenholzer benched Nurkić and removed him from the rotation.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Two paratroopers were injured after a rough landing that was caught on video at a baseball game in Arizona.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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There’s scenario No. 1: Either Carter, a ferocious All-American pass rusher, or Hunter, a generational wide receiver-cornerback hybrid, is available, and the Patriots can add a premium talent at a position of need in what can only be described as a front-office dream.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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In other words, if Instagram had even somewhat appeared as a future threat to Facebook or Facebook’s competition, there would have been a ferocious bidding war for Instagram that would have pushed its purchase price far, far above $1 billion.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Battle of Okinawa lasted 82 days, with fierce fighting on land and sea.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The documentary follows the story of Ángel, a charismatic boy with fierce love for his Guarani roots and a vision for his Paraguayan hometown of Nanawa.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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At that point, a furious Boone earned himself an ejection from home plate ump Adam Beck, whose zone the manager already had complaints about.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Davis had 23 points at Viejas Arena in a game the Spartans led by 21 before a furious Aztecs rally produced for an improbable 71-68 victory.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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Not far away, the rover also found a rock rich in serpentine minerals, which typically form when water interacts with certain volcanic rocks.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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It’s located with direct access to spectacular waterfalls, Mount Rinjani for volcanic hikes and water sports near the Gill islands.—
Michelle Tchea,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Her audience is rabid — this writer among them — for her one-of-a-kind blend of Great American Songbook musical styles and twentysomething-relevant lyrics.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2025
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For all that, Graves can thank his limited menu, which helps keep costs down, and the chain’s rabid fanbase.—
Chase Peterson-Withorn,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Tempestuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempestuous. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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