as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
economic news that unleashed a hurricane on the trading floor
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Recent Examples of hurricane
And severe rain, like hurricanes bring, could produce even more devastating consequences.
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Alex Harris, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
Last week, the regional director for the World Food Program warned that despite the country’s record hunger and its vulnerability to hurricanes and other natural disasters, its food stocks are dwindling and warehouses sit empty.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 June 2025
The changes came just before the start of hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 11 June 2025
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from now until November.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 11 June 2025
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Alex Harris, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
Last week, the regional director for the World Food Program warned that despite the country’s record hunger and its vulnerability to hurricanes and other natural disasters, its food stocks are dwindling and warehouses sit empty.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 June 2025
The changes came just before the start of hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 11 June 2025
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from now until November.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurricane
Noun
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Bass won’t hang around with that kind of commotion going on.—
Ted Janes,
Outdoor Life,
29 May 2025
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Moments after Tommy left the theater to start packing, Ellie and Jesse heard a commotion in the lobby.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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Additionally, those with restrictive calorie diets reported higher numbers of depressive symptoms, including low mood, low energy and sleep disturbances.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Even minor environmental disturbances can attract intense scrutiny and provoke strong reactions, making the industry more susceptible to reputational damage than many others.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Builders weathered that storm, helped by the collapse in housing demand after the Great Financial Crisis.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Simply spray down the rattan occasionally to remove dust and dry the pieces after big storms to keep the set looking new.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Though Clark may be out, the Fever still have a talented squad that can put up buckets in a hurry.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Pod coffee was an easier way to make a single cup in a hurry.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Nintendo caused a slight stir after the Switch 2 reveal.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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From the first chop to the final stir, Wendy and her mother serve up more than just a traditional Igbo recipe.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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Market turmoil Stock futures are down Friday morning in the wake of escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.—
Sara Salinas,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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Related article The world’s second-largest gold storage suddenly has very long lines to withdraw bars As bonds have been volatile and the dollar has weakened amid tariff turmoil, weird investments like silver and platinum have emerged as a way to hedge against the tremendous uncertainty.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
Noun
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But the city was overrun with his target audience—white progressives, left-leaning university faculty, and impressionable students who could be counted on to kick up a fuss.—
Deborah Baker
June 3,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
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And even if House RINOs make a fuss, Senate conservatives would have the president’s bully pulpit as the enforcer to help get the entire party into line.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Speaking their language with specific quantitative proof points can help B2B marketers rise above the noise and appeal directly to purchase decisions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Another order instructs the FAA to establish a standard for noise certification and lift a ban on overland supersonic flight.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Hurricane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurricane. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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