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
AccuWeather anticipates that Melissa could strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane by the weekend.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
It’s also now forecast to become the season’s fourth major hurricane — Category 3 or greater.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
The Atlantic hurricane season started on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30.
—William B. Davis, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
In late 2024, the family moved to South Florida, where Pérez’s partner found work rebuilding homes damaged by hurricanes.
—Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
It’s also now forecast to become the season’s fourth major hurricane — Category 3 or greater.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
The Atlantic hurricane season started on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30.
—William B. Davis, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
In late 2024, the family moved to South Florida, where Pérez’s partner found work rebuilding homes damaged by hurricanes.
—Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurricane
Noun
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On the other side, there was just as much commotion, but these conversations were almost hysterical — and far uglier.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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The commotion was a touching proposal from a couple in the crowd.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Banners or signs may not be commercial in nature or obscene, or cause any disturbance to other fans.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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No disturbances are currently reported in the Central Pacific.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The chairman claimed his words had been taken out of context, but his comments were splashed across the back of the newspapers and caused a storm of controversy.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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These storms can also damage key technological infrastructure, such as by interfering with the flow of electricity in the power grid and causing transformers to overheat and fail.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Gia Hinman had three hurries and three pass deflections for the Eagles, two of which came on fourth downs.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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He's also logged 25 pressures, 15 hurries, and six QB hits, according to Pro Football Focus.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Combine the two in a non-reactive container and stir.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Her Cornish Rex cat, Rabbit, is sprawled out on the floor, unconcerned by the two birds (Chicken and Charlie) chirping from an adjacent office or a colleague’s gray-haired cat next door, who seems to be causing a stir.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bessent sought to project confidence in the wake of the turmoil, announcing not only the $20 billion bailout but also plans to raise another $20 billion from private investors.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The token’s price spiked and then rapidly crashed, prompting criminal complaints, market, turmoil, and a court investigation into whether his promotion aided a scheme run by the token’s organizers.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Serve it for a holiday feast or any dinner that deserves to feel a little fancy without the fuss.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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Oversized, statement-making tops that don’t need a lot of fuss, leather jackets, and some autumnal classics, like button-up shirts and turtleneck dresses, have become my go-tos.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
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Off set, the noise is deafening for Sweeney, who became a household name over the past two years thanks to a red-hot acting career as well as an American Eagle jeans ad that launched a thousand hot takes.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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Their noise cancellation is exceptional and the sound quality is top-notch for a pair of wireless earbuds.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Hurricane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurricane. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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