as in turbulent
marked by wet and windy conditions
the weather report warned that the holiday weekend would be spoiled by inclement weather
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Recent Examples of inclement
Instead, masks are used during special operations, particularly undercover work or at times during large crowd control or protest situations, and when there is inclement weather or individual health concerns.
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Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
No street parking is allowed overnight whether or not there is inclement weather.
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Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Also complicating matters is inclement weather this week.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
12 Nov. 2025
However, if there is inclement weather there can be safety concerns in the grass parking areas and secondary parking locations may be necessary.
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Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
No street parking is allowed overnight whether or not there is inclement weather.
—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Also complicating matters is inclement weather this week.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
12 Nov. 2025
However, if there is inclement weather there can be safety concerns in the grass parking areas and secondary parking locations may be necessary.
—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inclement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclement
Adjective
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For SpaceX, the road was highly turbulent before the fourth Falcon 1 launch successfully reached orbit.
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Stocks closed out a turbulent week on a positive note, but a couple of winning names could soon see a decline.
Adjective
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Most riders understand why the trip costs more on a rainy Friday afternoon than on a quiet Sunday morning; adjusting prices for weather, traffic, or supply is a transparent way to balance a market.
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The rainy season in South Florida attracts more amphibious jumpers to home yards — and every pet owner should fear one kind.
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My father is a can-do, glass-half-full guy, a quality that has always felt like a rebuke of my own bleak world view, which makes the poor man literally wince.
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The numbers were even bleaker in other categories.
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Stroll along the shore to enjoy captivating views of evergreen forests, white boats, and the cobalt waters of Puget Sound with snowy Mount Rainier as the stunning backdrop.
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The waitress' hair was a dark brown, and she was blessed with flawless, snowy white skin and eyes of ultramarine blue.
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“Inclement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclement. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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