1
as in commotions
a state of noisy, confused activity
the surprise verdict of the jury created a wild williwaw as reporters rushed to file their stories
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as in blows
a sudden brief rush of wind
a williwaw rose up seemingly out of nowhere and wreaked havoc with our campsite
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Noun
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Habitat disturbances, including tourism, fertilizer collection, and limestone mining, pose significant threats to its survival, which is why it is listed as ‘near threatened‘ on International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2025 -
That might explain some of the high percentages of people reporting both sleep disturbances and anxiety and mood changes in the research.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
14 Mar. 2025
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Expect winds to be west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and relative humidity as low as 18 percent.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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In addition, winds will become westerly around 10 to 20 mph in most locations, with gusts of 20 to 30 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Arriving at a shelter filled with loud noises had a negative impact on Jazzy, so she was moved to a foster home.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2025
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Boredom, loneliness, or stress—often caused by separation anxiety or loud noises—can prompt this behavior as a form of self-soothing.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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To say more would spoil the fun, but what this film demonstrates clearly is the exceptional filmmaking talent of Coogler and his team, mostly who all worked on his other films.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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And to get the tournament unofficially started, the annual Par 3 Contest tradition brought some lighthearted family fun Wednesday.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Williwaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/williwaws. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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