cyclones

plural of cyclone

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • The investigators determined that external factors such as nearby construction, sinkholes, and hurricanes or storm surges did not contribute to the building’s failure.
    Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
  • Anyone who lives along the coast knows the sheer power of hurricanes and tropical storms.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • The typhoons that stopped the Mongols In the 13th century, the Mongol Empire was one of the most powerful forces in the world.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
  • The archipelago is also lashed by about 20 typhoons and tropical storms each year.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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“Cyclones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclones. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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