as in turbulent
marked by wet and windy conditions
the weather report warned that the holiday weekend would be spoiled by inclement weather
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Recent Examples of inclement
Preds’ new goalie hustles to reach Minnesota There was no inclement weather affecting travel in the north on Saturday, making the Nashville coach confident that the newest Predator would arrive in Minnesota by warmup time.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 Dec. 2024
These lockable, lidded containers can hold multiple parcels and offer protection from thieves as well as inclement weather.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
These parking bans are designed to keep the city’s streets clear and cars moving despite inclement weather — and to prevent recurrences of problems that happened in 1967 and 1979 when Chicago came to a traffic standstill due to major snowstorms.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
Though the inclement weather might occur after the busiest travel days, AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tom Kines told Newsweek that winter weather could still impact those who postpone their travel until the last minute, or who have less than a few hours to drive to their destination.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 Dec. 2024
These lockable, lidded containers can hold multiple parcels and offer protection from thieves as well as inclement weather.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
These parking bans are designed to keep the city’s streets clear and cars moving despite inclement weather — and to prevent recurrences of problems that happened in 1967 and 1979 when Chicago came to a traffic standstill due to major snowstorms.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
Though the inclement weather might occur after the busiest travel days, AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tom Kines told Newsweek that winter weather could still impact those who postpone their travel until the last minute, or who have less than a few hours to drive to their destination.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclement
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The special finds Iglesias in his 27th year in comedy, reminiscing on the perils of life: from dating, to home break-ins, to turbulent plane rides.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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These winds can cause significant damage, increase the frequency of wildfires, and make firefighting efforts more challenging, while also posing aviation hazards and creating turbulent surf conditions.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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On a recent rainy Wednesday in Manhattan, Leonid Kogut sat and looked in awe at Apex, a stegosaurus that spans 27 feet.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Landed during the rainy season in a swamp, the emigrants found neither fresh water nor waterproof dwellings awaiting them, though they were shortly regaled with a supply of skates!Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 13 Dec. 2024
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Their story could have been told myriad ways and, if the current TV market had anything to say about it: the best way to tell any true crime is to be as bleak, haunting and gory as possible.Ed Herro, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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This bleak backdrop sets a high barrier for Disney to make a profit on the movie.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Likewise, the dusty, dun colors of Gaza contrast with the snowy winter and blooming spring of D.C. seen from Zuaiter’s window.Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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The jacket has a shorter length, but the full-zip front enclosure and cozy lining make this heavy-weight jacket warm enough for winter weather, including snowy days as seen in the Walmart ad.Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Inclement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclement. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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