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Recent Examples of cyclone
The government’s indifference in the wake of the cyclone boosted support for the Awami League in East Pakistan and contributed to its victory in the 1970 general elections.
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Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Mar. 2026
When Dorothy got caught in the cyclone, for example, audience members did too.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
One day, Clark, who rides his recumbent bike into the city, is reporting on a cyclone when he nearly gets decapitated by a flying stop sign.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
The bomb cyclone delivered historic impacts to cities across the Northeast, becoming the biggest snowstorm on record for Providence, Rhode Island.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Mar. 2026
When Dorothy got caught in the cyclone, for example, audience members did too.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
One day, Clark, who rides his recumbent bike into the city, is reporting on a cyclone when he nearly gets decapitated by a flying stop sign.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
The bomb cyclone delivered historic impacts to cities across the Northeast, becoming the biggest snowstorm on record for Providence, Rhode Island.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cyclone
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While relocating to Florida has its benefits—great weather, a large retirement community, and tax benefits—Investopedia notes that the state experiences hurricanes, and real estate insurance and air conditioning costs tend to be higher.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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It’s been over 100 years since a hurricane struck Tampa, and 34 since Miami suffered a direct hit.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Authorities have found the body of one of the six missing crew members from a cargo ship that overturned near the Northern Mariana Islands during a typhoon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The powerful storm, which had winds reach at least 175 mph, hit before most typhoons form between May and October, though NASA said the season is yearlong in the Western Pacific.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Cyclone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclone. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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