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Recent Examples of cyclone
But after a cyclone derails a sailing trip, Callista becomes stranded on an island for over a year — alongside Darren's ex-army medic cousin, Dominic.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Unlike the North Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June through November, the South Indian Ocean cyclone season typically runs from November through April, similar to the Southern Hemisphere cyclone seasons near Australia.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
In the weeks that followed the cyclone, more than 20 decomposing bodies washed ashore in Italy and Libya while other human remains were spotted floating in the middle of the sea.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The government’s indifference in the wake of the cyclone boosted support for the Awami League in East Pakistan and contributed to its victory in the 1970 general elections.
—Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Mar. 2026
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Unlike the North Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June through November, the South Indian Ocean cyclone season typically runs from November through April, similar to the Southern Hemisphere cyclone seasons near Australia.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
In the weeks that followed the cyclone, more than 20 decomposing bodies washed ashore in Italy and Libya while other human remains were spotted floating in the middle of the sea.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The government’s indifference in the wake of the cyclone boosted support for the Awami League in East Pakistan and contributed to its victory in the 1970 general elections.
—Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cyclone
Noun
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Mother Nature conjured up five hurricanes last year, with four reaching major hurricane status on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.—
Meredith Garofalo,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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El Niño has significant effects on weather patterns beyond influencing hurricane formation.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Knowing that one is coming can enable forecasters to make accurate projections for seasonal temperature and precipitation, as well as hurricane and typhoon seasons worldwide.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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On 16 December 2021, typhoon Odette rang in a new chapter, wrecking the island and reducing much of the resort to rubble.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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“Cyclone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclone. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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