cyclones

plural of cyclone

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cyclones
Noun
  • Though unlikely, tropical storms and hurricanes are possible in the Corn Islands during the Atlantic hurricane season from June through November.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Her beat also includes environmental issues and hurricanes.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Unlike 20 years ago, when the devastating Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami of December 26, 2004 killed more than 200,000 people, 2024 was a year of mounting casualties from typhoons, floods, heat waves and droughts.
    Curtis S. Chin and Jose B. Collazo, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Others, however, see the Christmas spirit persist in the resilience of communities impacted by typhoons.
    Chad de Guzman, TIME, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Cyclones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclones. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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