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
The maximum wind gust got to 89 mph in Springtown, which is the strength of a category 1 hurricane.
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Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Schwartz also played a role in the government’s response to natural disasters, including hurricanes and earthquakes.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
In a beautiful tribute from Crisis Response International, Rene was acknowledged for her many deployments with this nonprofit, including hurricane relief efforts in Florida and most recently Hurricane Helene.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Not just sand, but ash, too, from forest fires in Spain and Portugal; all this taken up by a hurricane.
—Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Schwartz also played a role in the government’s response to natural disasters, including hurricanes and earthquakes.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
In a beautiful tribute from Crisis Response International, Rene was acknowledged for her many deployments with this nonprofit, including hurricane relief efforts in Florida and most recently Hurricane Helene.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Not just sand, but ash, too, from forest fires in Spain and Portugal; all this taken up by a hurricane.
—Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurricane
Noun
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With all of the commotion made about his on-base streak being snapped, his performance on the mound was almost an afterthought.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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From its location away from the courtroom, the jury heard a commotion.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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But since that ridge shifted from Northern California in early April, the new pattern has invited multiple low-pressure disturbances into the region.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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About 4% of those students — or roughly 300,000 students — are labeled with emotional disturbance.—
Laurie Stern,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some storms could produce hail larger than 3 inches in diameter, especially with stronger rotating cells.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Chiefs finished in the bottom quarter of the NFL in sacks and quarterback hurries in 2025, per Pro Football Reference.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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No one seems in a hurry to be anywhere else.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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White-Jacket did cause a stir with its discussion of the arbitrary and cruel use of flogging in the US Navy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Remove the foil and give the orzo another good stir, then bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the orzo is tender and creamy.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The turmoil has included the sudden resignation of then-Supt.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Twin Cities’ response to a sweeping federal immigration crackdown that threw communities and local economies into turmoil offers a glimpse of what resilience and solidarity look like in practice.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Its red, orange and yellow daisy-like blooms keep coming through the hottest months with almost no fuss — a strong choice for gardeners who would rather enjoy their yard than baby it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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The plants that earn their place in a hot-weather bed are the ones that keep blooming when the thermometer climbs, draw butterflies and hummingbirds without fuss and reward you with the kind of color that makes a morning cup of coffee on the porch feel like a small vacation.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 Your focus cuts through noise and moves things forward.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Your focus cuts through noise and moves things forward.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Hurricane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurricane. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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