as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
economic news that unleashed a hurricane on the trading floor
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Recent Examples of hurricane
Zoom in: Wedding cancellation insurance covers nonrefundable expenses when couples have to cancel or postpone because of unforeseen circumstances, like a hurricane or illness.
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Yacob Reyes, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Both hurricanes had characteristics consistent with climate change’s impact on storms.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
In addition to keeping the government funded through March, the legislation included $110.4 billion in disaster aid, including $29 billion for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which has been depleted in the aftermath of hurricanes Milton and Helene.
—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Hurricane Ida made landfall on 29 August 2021 south of New Orleans as a major hurricane (Category 4, the second-most destructive), with wind speeds of around 150 miles per hour.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Yacob Reyes, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Both hurricanes had characteristics consistent with climate change’s impact on storms.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
In addition to keeping the government funded through March, the legislation included $110.4 billion in disaster aid, including $29 billion for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which has been depleted in the aftermath of hurricanes Milton and Helene.
—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Hurricane Ida made landfall on 29 August 2021 south of New Orleans as a major hurricane (Category 4, the second-most destructive), with wind speeds of around 150 miles per hour.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurricane
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Later, during a briefing from Zelia Baugh, executive vice-president of behavior health at John Peter Smith Hospital, a commotion could be heard in the lobby outside the court.Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
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Gregory hears the commotion and tries to keep the Philly girls from pouncing.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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The disturbance in the Polar Vortex aloft will establish extreme cold conditions.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Public intoxication: At 3:01 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance call at the Cinnabar Winery on Big Basin Way.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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The airport has stayed open and operational during the storm, according to CLT.Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2025
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Millions of people in large parts of the country are currently facing winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).Aila Slisco, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Keep their necessities together, in a spot where they can be reached in a hurry.Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Grant gets off the ball in a hurry and finds a healthy balance between playing laterally and downhill.Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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The erroneous emergency alert caused a stir in all parts of Los Angeles.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Concerns over beachgoers reserving spaces with the use of portable cabanas are causing a stir in Australia.Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Adding to the turmoil, Trudeau announced earlier this week his intention to step down as prime minister, further complicating Canada's position in the face of U.S. pressure.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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According to anthropologist Jade Sasser, anxieties about climate change, the economy and political turmoil have fueled current questions about whether to have a family.Jack Jiang, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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But there is no big fuss made for them, no extra support, just a gaggle of siblings walking out into a cold, stark parking lot to feel what must be every emotion imaginable, but certainly relief, heartbreak, and anger.Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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The last time Donald Trump was president, Republican lawmakers eliminated 15 rules with little fuss and not much publicity.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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This Dash character is hijacking the satellite waves and the speaker systems, interfering with the noise outside and putting my music on — Nolimit music on for the world to hear.Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2025
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The Red Sox-Vladimir Guerrero Jr. noise is growing louder.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Hurricane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurricane. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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