cyclones

noun

plural of cyclone
as in hurricanes

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  1. hurricanes
  2. typhoons
Noun
  • Here, flood maps record the risk from obvious threats like hurricanes, with high-risk zones blanketing the area.
    — Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • This downward trend collides with the rising risk of flooding across many areas of the United States, driven by climate change that can strengthen hurricanes and worsen downpours far from the coasts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of hurricanes
Noun
  • This year, weather has added another layer of volatility, with typhoons and a prolonged heatwave already affecting monthly retail patterns.
    — Li Jun, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The past month has seen a number of major natural disasters occur around the globe, from earthquakes to floods, droughts and typhoons.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of typhoons
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“Cyclones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclones. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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