cyclone

noun

Definition of cyclonenext
as in hurricane

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Recent Examples of cyclone The apes live in isolated populations across Sumatra, meaning that even a single cyclone or landslide can have long-lasting consequences. — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 16 June 2026 In May, a direct observation of the property showed a cyclone fence was in place along part of the perimeter. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1, but no cyclones have formed in that basin yet this year. — Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 The warm waters alone are a significant limitation on cyclone formation. — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cyclone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cyclone
  1. hurricane
  2. typhoon
Noun
  • The last major hurricane to hit Miami-Dade County was the catastrophic Hurricane Andrew in 1992, but the city did not take a direct hit.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • In 2020, a massive storm called a derecho struck Iowa, producing hurricane-force winds and flattening over 10 million acres of corn and soybean fields.
    — Derek Norman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of hurricane
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  • Noul was the third typhoon to hit China and make landfall within a month, after Bavi and Maysak.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • The Philippine ships eventually canceled their mission on Friday and headed back to port, citing a developing typhoon in the region.
    — Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of typhoon

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“Cyclone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclone. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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