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
But as the autumn chill and inclement weather tug the curtains closed on Brat summer, people who’ve never derailed a conversation declaring that Pop 2 is the future are still crowding a new Popular Thing.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
On a recent Sunday night in Virginia, Henrico County registrar Mark Coakley was waiting for the start of the Cowboys-Steelers NFL game that was delayed due to inclement weather.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
After weeks of delays due to inclement weather, three astronauts and a cosmonaut left the International Space Station on Wednesday, wrapping up an almost eight-month stint in orbit.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
Steel container homes, in particular, are known for their durability in wind, rain, and other inclement weather.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
On a recent Sunday night in Virginia, Henrico County registrar Mark Coakley was waiting for the start of the Cowboys-Steelers NFL game that was delayed due to inclement weather.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
After weeks of delays due to inclement weather, three astronauts and a cosmonaut left the International Space Station on Wednesday, wrapping up an almost eight-month stint in orbit.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
Steel container homes, in particular, are known for their durability in wind, rain, and other inclement weather.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclement
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In the recent Saturday Night movie, which mythologizes the series’ turbulent birth, Gabrielle LaBelle (playing a young Michaels) gives a speech about how SNL should feel like a wild night out in the city, all jazz and revelry.Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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In these turbulent times, the role of states in safeguarding fundamental rights has never been more crucial.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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In 2007, a study by the University of Georgia, the University of California, Merced, and the University of Pittsburgh found that rainy weather deterred Democrats more than Republicans.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The broadcast kicked off with the pair discussing the windy, rainy weather, which created slippery conditions on the field.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Some recipients responded to the texts with anger and others with a sense of humor, but many agree that the messages seem to be a bleak foreshadowing.Char Adams, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The stock's fate hinges on the 2024 presidential election results, with potential appreciation if Trump wins, but a bleak outlook if Kamala Harris prevails.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Nevertheless, spicy ramen from places like Katsu and Uncle Ramen, with two locations in Denver, sure is warming on a snowy day.Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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Travelers who do decide to drive should anticipate icy and snowy conditions and possible weather-dependent road closures.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Inclement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclement. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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