as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
a man who was given to cyclonic rages
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Recent Examples of cyclonic
Idalia’s winds intensified a nearby cyclonic eddy.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
The cyclonic storms went on to unleash torrential rains and catastrophic flooding – including, in one area, the second-wettest day recorded anywhere in history – across swathes of South and Southeast Asia.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
Their shared experience — and understanding of the difficulties freshmen face — has helped guide those like Flowers through Florida’s cyclonic period of the last month.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Shark UltraCyclone Pro Cordless Handheld Vacuum The Shark UltraCyclone Pro features two cyclonic air streams that results in powerful suction that’s ideal for day-to-day cleanups.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
The cyclonic storms went on to unleash torrential rains and catastrophic flooding – including, in one area, the second-wettest day recorded anywhere in history – across swathes of South and Southeast Asia.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
Their shared experience — and understanding of the difficulties freshmen face — has helped guide those like Flowers through Florida’s cyclonic period of the last month.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Shark UltraCyclone Pro Cordless Handheld Vacuum The Shark UltraCyclone Pro features two cyclonic air streams that results in powerful suction that’s ideal for day-to-day cleanups.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cyclonic
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Obi Anyadike is Senior Africa Editor at The New Humanitarian, with a focus on violent extremism.—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bergen said the pledge of allegiance gives a broader meaning to base violent desires.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The best win of Leeds United’s season is arguably the ferocious demolition of Chelsea in December.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Tehran’s retaliation was swift and ferocious.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The relationship, while turbulent, continued, and Paul announced her pregnancy in September.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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And in September, three flight attendants also suffered minor injuries during a turbulent Delta flight from Ecuador to Atlanta.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Over years and then decades, the two women’s relationship swings between fierce sisterhood, bitter jealousy and an uneasy combination of the two.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Lowe/Pickett/Scroggins competition should be fierce, and don’t discount the freshmen, especially Lafayette.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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That wider region rewards exploration at every turn — Tanzania with its spice‑laden coastlines, volcanic craters and island rhythms, or Madagascar with its baobab trees, lemurs and landscapes that feel almost extraterrestrial.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Schrodinger basin, a large impact crater near the moon’s south pole, shows evidence of geologically recent volcanic activity.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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In the furious battle for the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference, the B’s erased two one-goal deficits and scored three third period goals to beat the Detroit Red Wings, 4-2, at the Little Caesars Arena.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Execs are reportedly furious not just about what happened, but about the spoiler.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Cyclonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclonic. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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