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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
a small nation, but one with a long and stormy history
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as in turbulent
marked by sudden or violent disturbance
that couple has had a long but stormy relationship
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as in rough
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
Neptune has the stormiest atmosphere of any planet, with winds of up to 900 miles per hour
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as in bleak
marked by wet and windy conditions
stormy seas forced the schooner far off its intended course
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Recent Examples of stormy
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the stormiest periods are expected in late November, mid-January and late February.
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
At first, its box-office gross was flatter than Brad and Janet’s tire on that stormy night.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
Rainfall in Hawaii will remain below normal though, with the stormiest stretches coming in early and late November, early December, mid-February, and mid-to-late March.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 2 Oct. 2025
The second is a stormy area moving over the northern Caribbean that could become a tropical depression this weekend and potentially Tropical Storm Imelda not long after.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
At first, its box-office gross was flatter than Brad and Janet’s tire on that stormy night.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
Rainfall in Hawaii will remain below normal though, with the stormiest stretches coming in early and late November, early December, mid-February, and mid-to-late March.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 2 Oct. 2025
The second is a stormy area moving over the northern Caribbean that could become a tropical depression this weekend and potentially Tropical Storm Imelda not long after.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stormy
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With words infallibly falling short, Pritam mingled realism with a fragmentary style of narration that meshes together social encounters, violent episodes, vivid metaphors, disturbing dreams, memories, intimate self-reflections, and introspection on society.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Once embroiled in conflict, participants and spectators layer on more stories to make sense of their relationship to its violent cauldron.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Will the rainy weather clear out for trick-or-treat time on Friday?—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Still, Gomez braved a rainy, cold Saturday night to attend a dance social in the West Loop.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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The honesty hit home for fans who’ve watched Homa navigate a turbulent stretch.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Whether this week’s series of agreements across Asia marks the start of a broader reset—or a temporary thaw in a turbulent trade landscape—will depend on how these commitments unfold in the months ahead.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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The advanced energy management system elevates the ride experience, allowing users to push boundaries with confidence—whether tackling steep hills, rough paths, or long-distance adventures.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Even so, rough surf and rip currents could spread along the US East Coast next week.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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These are bleak times, and as fans continue to mourn the club’s decline, West Ham’s hierarchy have shifted their focus to the January transfer window.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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As with many of Burton's best films, the real magic is the nuggets of human profundity hidden within the bleak imagery and whimsical comedy.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Garfield leads the feature that is now in production, portraying the leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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While there are plenty of realistic iterations featuring ferocious teeth and claws, there are also a wide variety of friendly figurines and plushies.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Remove thick layers of leaves, especially wet ones, from the lawn.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the rubber sole adds traction to keep you stable on wet or slippery surfaces.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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The rebound in corporate profitability was largely helped by Beijing’s policies aimed at curtailing fierce price competition across industrial sectors, at a time when deflation in producer prices stretched into its third year.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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The eyewall generally produces the fiercest winds and heaviest rainfall, according to Deanna Hence, a professor of climate, meteorology and atmospheric sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.—
NPR,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Stormy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stormy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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