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
Travel advisories and crime and tourist safety were weighted at 30%, healthcare access at 25 percent, and hurricane risk at 15 percent.
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
Galveston initially thrived because of its bayside port, until Houston stole much of that sea traffic by deepening its ship channel after the 1900 hurricane had washed away the island city.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Iona a major hurricane The Central Pacific Hurricane Center said in a July 29 advisory that Hurricane Iona had strengthened into a major hurricane several hundred miles south of the Hawaiian Islands.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Investigating a captain’s fatal decision to sail straight into a hurricane, Shipwreck dives deep into the 2015 sinking of the cargo ship SS El Faro, which left all 33 crew members dead.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 July 2025
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Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
Galveston initially thrived because of its bayside port, until Houston stole much of that sea traffic by deepening its ship channel after the 1900 hurricane had washed away the island city.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Iona a major hurricane The Central Pacific Hurricane Center said in a July 29 advisory that Hurricane Iona had strengthened into a major hurricane several hundred miles south of the Hawaiian Islands.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Investigating a captain’s fatal decision to sail straight into a hurricane, Shipwreck dives deep into the 2015 sinking of the cargo ship SS El Faro, which left all 33 crew members dead.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurricane
Noun
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As the gathering went on, González Gutiérrez heard, on top of the helicopter, loud voices and a general commotion outside.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
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All the commotion and brutality complicate an otherwise mundane task: visiting Mom for the weekend.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Police standoff after murders Lenexa police responded around 8:30 p.m. to the Donovan family home in the 7900 block of Hallet Street for a reported armed disturbance.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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On July 10, the Los Angeles Police Department received two separate 911 calls reporting a disturbance at the residence of American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her musician husband, Thomas Deluca.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Flash and urban flooding are possible in the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England through the night before the storms move across the country this weekend.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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The rocket shot through a break amid darkening clouds just ahead of a lightning storm on its nine-minute trip into orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Aug. 2025
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Chicken in a hurry is a quick and easy chicken dinner recipe that requires very little prep work and calls for only pantry staple ingredients, including peanut butter, hot pepper jelly, and soy sauce.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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Robinson, the Dolphins’ 2024 first-round pick, blossomed as a pass rushing force in the second half of his rookie season, contributing six sacks and 42 quarterback hurries in 2024.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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Among the topics discussed: Nikola Jokic caused a stir in NBA circles by … doing nothing?!—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
16 July 2025
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The allegations created quite a stir—and resulted in litigation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Three years of turmoil Almost exactly a year ago, Leatherwood nearly lost his job when former ERLC trustees chair Kevin Smith attempted to unilaterally fire Leatherwood.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
1 Aug. 2025
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However, the subpoena for Maxwell to testify has also come with internal turmoil within the Republican Party, NPR's Claudia Grisales notes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 July 2025
Noun
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No mess, no fuss At first glance, a belt drive and internal gear hub seem the perfect match for a gravel bike.—
Eric Bangeman,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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The promise was simple: split payments, no interest, no fuss.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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During his eight years as a state senator and 12 years as lieutenant governor, Patrick has consistently used visuals and language essential for delivering a message that cuts through the noise of modern political discourse.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The soundscape options include rain, forest noises, white noise and more.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Hurricane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurricane. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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