as in disturbances
a state of noisy, confused activity
economic news that unleashed a hurricane on the trading floor
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Recent Examples of hurricanes
The studies found 49 in coastal areas are at risk from sea-level rise or storm surge from hurricanes, with many located near highly populated areas and important ecological locales like Chesapeake Bay.
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ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
There is a separate list of names for Central Pacific hurricanes, which can occasionally hit Hawaii.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Droughts, freezes and hurricanes have beset farmers in the United States.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
The agency primarily attributed the losses to declining immigration as well as hurricanes that prompted people to leave parts of the Gulf Coast.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Last year, AccuWeather’s 2025 outlook called for 13 to 18 named storms, with 7 to 10 hurricanes and 3 to 5 major hurricanes.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Of those, one to three are expected to become major hurricanes, Category 3 or stronger with winds of at least 111 mph.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
That concern is particularly heightened if a fire doesn’t materialize — less of an issue for hurricanes.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
During summer, El Niños tend to ramp up high-altitude wind shear over the Atlantic, knocking potential hurricanes off kilter.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
There is a separate list of names for Central Pacific hurricanes, which can occasionally hit Hawaii.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Droughts, freezes and hurricanes have beset farmers in the United States.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
The agency primarily attributed the losses to declining immigration as well as hurricanes that prompted people to leave parts of the Gulf Coast.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Last year, AccuWeather’s 2025 outlook called for 13 to 18 named storms, with 7 to 10 hurricanes and 3 to 5 major hurricanes.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Of those, one to three are expected to become major hurricanes, Category 3 or stronger with winds of at least 111 mph.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
That concern is particularly heightened if a fire doesn’t materialize — less of an issue for hurricanes.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
During summer, El Niños tend to ramp up high-altitude wind shear over the Atlantic, knocking potential hurricanes off kilter.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurricanes
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Commercial airplanes cruise at speeds of up to 600 miles per hour (521 knots) at altitudes between 30,000 and 42,000 feet, levels which are specifically selected to reduce disturbances.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Several fungal species are most often carried by dust and other soil disturbances, posing health risks when inhaled.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Over the past year, men’s ski jumping has been marred by Norway’s cheating scandal and more recent genital manipulation rumors, which has become one of the early commotions of the Milano-Cortina Games.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even minor changes in clouds, wind or storms can force delays, especially for a mission of this scale.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For people living along the coast, sand also defends against intense storms and sea level rise fueled by climate change.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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About two couples, connected and dependent on one another, raising their kids alongside each other, facing the same turmoils, the same existential questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mayer and Strong offer a broad pop-history lesson, in which the same tensions and turmoils churn on and on in their terrible cycle throughout the decades; the only thing that’s changed are the aesthetics.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Ajmera said her neighbors worry the center could impact their water bills or introduce loud humming noises to the largely residential area.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Desensitize to loud or unusual noises—play recordings of transit sounds—such as subway announcements or car horns—while offering treats to create positive associations.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Hurricanes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurricanes. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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