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
Because of inclement weather, Jay was transferred by ambulance to Children's Medical Center in Dallas, a 90-minute ride during which mom was by his side.
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The San Diego Padres’ annual FanFest event had returned to the building after a one-year hiatus that was prompted by inclement weather last March.
—Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
As temperatures increase, rats are better able to thrive -- even in inclement weather that would typically deter the population's growth, the article explained.
—Dr. Christopher Wachuku, ABC News, 31 Jan. 2025
The inclement weather creates dangerous driving conditions, while heavy snowfall may bring down tree branches or even power lines.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The San Diego Padres’ annual FanFest event had returned to the building after a one-year hiatus that was prompted by inclement weather last March.
—Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
As temperatures increase, rats are better able to thrive -- even in inclement weather that would typically deter the population's growth, the article explained.
—Dr. Christopher Wachuku, ABC News, 31 Jan. 2025
The inclement weather creates dangerous driving conditions, while heavy snowfall may bring down tree branches or even power lines.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for inclement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclement
Adjective
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The book explores the complexity of hope, the necessity of grief, and the need for new ways of thinking, becoming, and belonging in turbulent times.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Bill Hader says Ye would tell cast 'on the regular' that Saturday Night Live was 'incredibly unfunny' The development comes in the midst of an turbulent month for the rapper-slash-fashionista.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In Uganda, the national government has stopped spraying insecticide and distributing bed nets to pregnant women and young kids; during the country’s next rainy season, which spans from March to May, malaria cases and deaths may spike.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Northern California did have a wet start to the rainy season but also experienced a dry January.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But bleak and uncertain as things seem right now, Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred does not want to lose Tampa Bay, the No. 11 media market, which is why the hope is for a deep pocket owner (or owners) from Tampa to emerge and the Tampa stadium plan near Ybor City can be revived.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Suicide is pretty bleak for a Super Bowl spot, and mental health, in general, is a sensitive topic.—
Matthew Pittman,
The Conversation,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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More than 100 vehicles were involved in a massive pileup on a snowy interstate near Portland, Oregon, as officials in the state's largest city and neighboring Idaho opened emergency shelters in preparation for the winter storm.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Berlin film festival kicked off its 75th anniversary event in style Thursday night, with the German and international film industry giving a warm welcome of a very cold and snowy night to new Berlinale director Trica Tuttle.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Inclement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclement. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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