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as in storm
a disturbance of the atmosphere accompanied by wind and often by precipitation (as rain or snow)
the sudden summertime tempest drove us off the golf course and into the clubhouse
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as in upheaval
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
the town council handled the tempest over cuts to the school budget as well as could be expected
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Advertisement With the tempest expected to hit on Dec. 1 that year, LAFD commanders ordered up at least 40 extra fire engines for stations closest to the areas where the fire hazards were greatest, including the Palisades, The Times has learned through interviews and internal department records.
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Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Now one of the smaller crafts in the civilian fleet was trapped in the tempest: a sleek 57-foot sailboat called the Zaida.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
As countries and tech giants jockey for position, the geopolitical tempest that ensues may overshadow the transformative potential of the technology.
—Reva Goujon, Foreign Affairs, 27 Dec. 2024
Scientists are scratching their heads over what drives these powerful tempests.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Now one of the smaller crafts in the civilian fleet was trapped in the tempest: a sleek 57-foot sailboat called the Zaida.
—David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
As countries and tech giants jockey for position, the geopolitical tempest that ensues may overshadow the transformative potential of the technology.
—Reva Goujon, Foreign Affairs, 27 Dec. 2024
Scientists are scratching their heads over what drives these powerful tempests.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempest
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Then, with a storm system working its way south along the Central Coast region, there is a chance Los Angeles could see light rain between March 30 and April 2.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Russian River Valley Pinot Noir took the world by storm with its irresistible lushness and decadently rich flavors.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Michael Jordan wears No. 45 in return to the Bulls For LaVine, the last few weeks of upheaval have offered perspective.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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During his decades-long career in finance, Carney steered governments through major global crises and periods of upheaval.—
Max Saltman,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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In 1892, a massive steel steamer, considered an engineering marvel of its time and revered for its speed and safety, got caught in a squall in the middle of Lake Superior and vanished.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Twin Cities reported 9.5 inches of snow, marking the biggest snowfall of the season. MORE: What every motorist needs to know about driving in snow In the Northeast, a squall line moved through Wednesday evening, bringing 1 to 2 inches of heavy rain and 50 to 60 mph winds.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The levels are based off several factors, including crime levels, threats of terrorism, civil unrest, health concerns and the possibility of a natural disaster, according to the State Department.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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In addition to long-standing restrictions, the State Department issued a travel advisory in August warning citizens not to travel to Iran due to political unrest in the region.—
Amin Khodadadi,
NBC News,
16 Mar. 2025
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In the picturesque landscape of England's Lake District, a whisky revolution is quietly unfolding.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The legacy of Great Aunt Fannie and her 145 fellow victims is that their fiery deaths launched revolutions for American workplace safety, building codes and unions.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
25 Mar. 2025
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More than 1,000 people have died following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar and nearby Thailand on Friday, March 28, according to reports.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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In Bangkok, which was also hit by the quake, rescue efforts have focused on a 30-story building that collapsed following the earthquake.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Tempest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempest. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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