Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for windstorms
Noun
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The storms could to persist in the region through the weekend, threatening additional rainfall, hail and possible tornadoes across Louisiana and Alabama.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
27 Dec. 2024 -
Damaging winds and a few tornadoes will be possible.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Strong winds were also a concern in areas where residents are accustomed to heavy rain, but not necessarily cyclone-strength gales.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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The front will have strong north to northeast winds behind it and prompt development of gales offshore of Tampico, Mexico through early Friday morning creating peak seas with 12- to 14-foot waves.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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The force of the collision pushed up mountains three miles high; millions of years of tempests wore them down.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Nov. 2024
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Hwang seems to be suggesting that a line can indeed be drawn from the cultural tempests – too easily dismissed as matters of political correctness – to the real-world tragedies and obscenities that send innocent men to jail and early graves.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The Palisades and Eaton fires were burning out of control in Los Angeles County as ferocious winds fueled the fast-moving blazes.—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles County Lifeguards said elevated fire weather conditions with dry offshore winds were expected to persist through Wednesday.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Windstorms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windstorms. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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