gale

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Recent Examples of gale 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 Strong winds were also a concern in areas where residents are accustomed to heavy rain, but not necessarily cyclone-strength gales. Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025 Winds will reach gale force off Veracruz, Mexico this afternoon. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gale
Noun
  • 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
  • Christmas now begins the day after Halloween (poor Thanksgiving), and the commencement of pastels, bunnies, and Easter eggs seemed to arrive, if not in tandem, then shortly after the explosion of Valentine’s treats hit store shelves.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The transformed Hidden Jungle aviary bursts with hundreds of butterflies each spring, attracting butterfly enthusiasts from across the region.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
  • An 8-year-old Utah boy jumping on a trampoline miraculously survived after a strong wind burst sent him several feet into the air.
    David Chiu, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • One strong gust of wind can be enough to flip one of these trailers onto its side.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In some cases, the person may exhibit sudden emotional outbursts or changes in temperament.
    Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The seven-goal outburst on Saturday vs. Washington gives the Jackets 254 goals.
    Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The most recent eruption of this volcano was in 2005.
    Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Mars contains volcanic plains formed by past eruptions and inactive shield volcanoes that are much more massive than Earth’s volcanoes; Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the entire Solar System, stands at about 2.5 times the height of Mt. Everest.
    Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
    Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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