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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
order was restored to the court after the judge put a stop to the defendant's tempestuous outburst
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as in turbulent
marked by sudden or violent disturbance
in terms of social change, the 1960s are generally considered the most tempestuous decade in recent American history
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as in rough
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
we spent a tempestuous night stranded on the summit of the mountain
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as in bleak
marked by wet and windy conditions
stay indoors this weekend as the weather promises to be tempestuous
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Recent Examples of tempestuous
The natural world echoes Rat’s tempestuous inner world.
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Tegan Tegani, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Nov. 2024
The second season of Tell Me Lies — based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Carola Lovering that follows eight tempestuous years in the life of a couple — premiered Sept. 4 on Hulu and wrapped up last week.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
And so we’re left trying to guess at whether, say, Gladiator II can recapture the magic of the original, or if Oscar voters will flip for a movie about the London blitz, an intrigue-laden papal selection, or a tempestuous love affair in Brighton Beach.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2024
Some have speculated Trump might use his second term as president to help mend the deep divisions he’s created over the last tempestuous decade.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Tegan Tegani, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Nov. 2024
The second season of Tell Me Lies — based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Carola Lovering that follows eight tempestuous years in the life of a couple — premiered Sept. 4 on Hulu and wrapped up last week.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
And so we’re left trying to guess at whether, say, Gladiator II can recapture the magic of the original, or if Oscar voters will flip for a movie about the London blitz, an intrigue-laden papal selection, or a tempestuous love affair in Brighton Beach.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2024
Some have speculated Trump might use his second term as president to help mend the deep divisions he’s created over the last tempestuous decade.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempestuous
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Prosecutors also said that some of the violent pornography Heuermann owned included methods consistent with the injuries to Mack's body and how she was bound with ropes.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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After a violent campaign in which Buddhists killed a number of priests and destroyed churches, in 1909, locals built the church that Galipeau visited in Cizhong.Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 17 Dec. 2024
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Nissan has weathered a turbulent decade, including the 2018 arrest of former boss Carlos Ghosn, who later jumped bail and fled Japan concealed in a music equipment box.AFP, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
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There is no way of overestimating Duffy’s leadership during those turbulent times.Tim Kiska, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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When the going gets rough, reach for one of our favorite body care products for softer, smoother skin from head to toe: Now, watch ballerina Tiler Peck get ready to perform in the Nutcracker: Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place!Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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As decorative lights sparkle while the sun retreats, and rough winds hustle us to holiday parties indoors, most of us feel some mix of merriment and bleakness.Amanda Parrish Morgan, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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With the centrality of Ellen comes the centrality of her ailment: the film makes frequent and flashy displays of her body-racking fits, which Depp invests with ferocious, wrenching physicality.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The carnage is truly next-level, including one infamous scene in which Joey wades through a literal pool of bloody, rotting dead bodies—all victims of Abigail's ferocious killer instincts.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Her co-star and director Justin Baldoni, the outspoken actor highly regarded as one of the industry's fiercest defenders of women.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Enticing notes of lemon confit, citrus blossom and a saline minerality make one yearn for the sea with subtle flavors of nectarine and chamomile tea on the palate with a fierce mineral finish and mouthwatering acidity that is impressive.Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The pair ended up shoving each other, with Ait-Nouri clearly furious before Wolves head of goalkeeping Neil Cutler and reserve goalkeeper Dan Bentley jumped between the pair and tried to shove Ait-Nouri away.Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather was out shopping in London this week when he and his entourage were seemingly targeted by an angry mob that, according to reports, were furious over his support for Israel.Fox News Staff, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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But Vanuatu is accustomed to natural disasters, including havoc wrought by cyclones and volcanic eruptions.Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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São Miguel, Azores, Portugal São Miguel is a volcanic playground set adrift in the Atlantic.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Nosferatu cast battles rats, corpses and rabid dogs.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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While rabid Swift fans were excited about the coffee table book, The Eras Tour Book reviews did note a lot of typos slipped through the production process.Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Tempestuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempestuous. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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