squalls 1 of 2

noun

Definition of squallsnext
plural of squall
1
as in storms
a disturbance of the atmosphere accompanied by wind and often by precipitation (as rain or snow) a snow squall is expected tonight

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as in commotions
a state of noisy, confused activity the annual squall created when the store holds its biggest sale of the year

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squalls

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verb

present tense third-person singular of squall
as in shrieks
to cry out loudly and emotionally the baby squalled in pain

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  1. disturbances
  2. blizzards
  3. noises
  4. hurricanes
Noun
  • Most places inland will remain dry but a few offshore disturbances could move onshore.
    Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Their charges can range from low-level public disturbances to more serious crimes.
    Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wave of recent winter weather alerts across the country, with some areas facing whiteout conditions during blizzards and power outages.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Some areas have already suffered from whiteout conditions during blizzards, while storms have sparked power outages elsewhere.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of blizzards
Noun
  • New noises and people in the home can compound and boil over into doggy chaos, Bernal said, but the good news is a lot of stressors can be prevented or managed.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • There’s also an experimental score by Daniel Blumberg made of bangs and piano plinks and noises that sound like a dozen balloons screaming.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of noises
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  • Many of the young people have experienced disruptions to their schooling because of climate impacts like hurricanes and suffer from anxiety because of what is facing them in years to come.
    Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The plaintiffs include Delaney Reynolds, a 25-year-old student who has seen hurricanes damage her home and hotter temperatures alter her bike commute to school.
    Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of hurricanes
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