as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
the audience responded to the comedian's joke with gales of laughter
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Recent Examples of gale
The weather in Wales was terrible, with snow and freezing temperatures and Arctic gales.
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Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
But not one single titter, giggle or full blown gale of laughter erupted from my mouth tonight.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
The wings won’t rip off in a gale.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
There are hazardous beach and marine conditions with a high risk of life-threatening rip currents, gale warning and small craft advisories.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
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Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
But not one single titter, giggle or full blown gale of laughter erupted from my mouth tonight.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
The wings won’t rip off in a gale.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
There are hazardous beach and marine conditions with a high risk of life-threatening rip currents, gale warning and small craft advisories.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gale
Noun
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According to the documents, Chee paid his other employees in cash — including those who later died in the explosion.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The warmth that is the CinemaScope explosion of every emotion all at once.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The greatest threat will be the possibility of large hail and some strong bursts of wind.—
Chris Shaffer,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Some start with an initial burst of attention, followed by years of uncertainty as leads dry up and interest fades.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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Just around the corner, strong gusts tore shingles from a home, leaving them strewn across the yard.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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In real life, Natalie is detached from her children and disdainful of her spouse, prone to violent outbursts as the farm spins out of her control.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Geekie had only one goal in the previous 20 games, but his scoring outburst on Tuesday pushed his season total to a career-best 37.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The eruption of an Icelandic volcano kept some artists from getting to the festival, including The Cribs and Frightened Rabbit.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Home to the volcanic eruptions that have been hitting headlines since 2023, the country’s geothermal power is on full display.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Signaling growth worries, HSBC flash Purchasing Managers' Index compiled by S&P Global showed that India's private sector activity in March slowed to its lowest level since October 2022.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Witnesses reported seeing snipers positioned on rooftops in the area and hearing multiple flash bangs, along with commands from deputies ordering the suspect to come out.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Oakland fire crews extinguished a blaze inside an apartment complex on Tuesday evening, Battalion Chief Anthony Sanders said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Flight attendants have fire-resistant bags and insulated gloves to put overheating devices into to contain any potential blaze.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As for where the strongest storms will be, Hinton said forecast models point to closer to the coastline.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The series highlights systemic inequities and the government’s failures, revealing how the storm exacerbated existing social injustices while providing a platform for local voices to reclaim their story and share resilience, grief, and wisdom for future generations.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Gale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gale. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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