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
Making the service free assists in response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of things like hurricanes and earthquakes, Musk has said.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
On the contrary, forecast error for hurricane landfalls have been reduced, and the amount of reliable lead time has increased.
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Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
For condominium and homeowners associations, hurricane preparation requires an even broader effort.
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Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Of those, 1-3 would become major hurricanes reaching Category 3 status or above.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hurricane
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
On the contrary, forecast error for hurricane landfalls have been reduced, and the amount of reliable lead time has increased.
—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
For condominium and homeowners associations, hurricane preparation requires an even broader effort.
—
Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Of those, 1-3 would become major hurricanes reaching Category 3 status or above.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hurricane
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurricane
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With some flashing lights, this thing flying around in the sky would cause quite a commotion.
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Any browns feeding there are less likely to have been spooked by the commotion.
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Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
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However, about 15 minutes into the flight, a pilot reported a passenger disturbance to air traffic control.
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Eagle avoided the brunt of the storm as the crew navigated toward open ocean.
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Local Idaho agencies have spent days addressing storm damage caused by a low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska that brought winds over 50 mph, lightning, hail and more than an inch of rain to some areas.
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Sorrell entered Week 18 with just seven tackles in 13 games, two quarterback hurries and no sacks.
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That can change in a hurry, as this year’s draft week has proved.
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Swift’s arrival at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium caused quite a stir there and around the country.
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There’s even Thai food ranging from curry dishes to basil stir fries.
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The landlocked mineral-rich nation is facing one of its deepest political crises in decades as economic turmoil, nationwide protests and a battle over the country’s future threaten to reshape the balance of power in South America.
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Political turmoil intensifies as resignations, Russia’s rising threat and pressure from a skeptical United States leave Britain’s next leader to prove the plan can truly safeguard Europe.
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But for now, she’s unbothered by all the fuss and plans to relax into the summer with her family.
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Some of the South’s sweetest small towns are more than ready to welcome you for a laidback, fuss-free, quiet weekend away.
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Rescue workers heard noises that raised the possibility that someone underneath was still alive, Espy told The Times.
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Ration food and water, listen for rescue calls and search for something near you to make noise.
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“Hurricane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurricane. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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