as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
economic news that unleashed a hurricane on the trading floor
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Recent Examples of hurricane
Grid hardening is being discussed in other states as well in response to hurricanes, tropical cyclones, snow storms, and wildfires.
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Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
On a post-earnings call with analysts, Advance Auto Parts executives told analysts its quarterly results were also impacted by hurricanes and the CrowdStrike outage, Reuters reported.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
In October, the U.S. economy added a modest 12,000 jobs, a figure economists attribute in part to the impact of recent strikes and hurricanes that temporarily sidelined many workers from payrolls.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
The hurricanes left over 200 people dead in their wake, including in North Carolina and Georgia, and many structures destroyed.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
On a post-earnings call with analysts, Advance Auto Parts executives told analysts its quarterly results were also impacted by hurricanes and the CrowdStrike outage, Reuters reported.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
In October, the U.S. economy added a modest 12,000 jobs, a figure economists attribute in part to the impact of recent strikes and hurricanes that temporarily sidelined many workers from payrolls.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
The hurricanes left over 200 people dead in their wake, including in North Carolina and Georgia, and many structures destroyed.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurricane
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After all the commotion loading the swordfish, there was lots of blood in the water, and Ofield was worried about sharks coming to claim their prize.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 24 Oct. 2024
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Consider keeping your pets in a quiet room away from the commotion and from open doors.Julia Lamont, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Bryan threw the object back in the crowd and continued his performance without further disturbances.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
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Long-term tolerance of disruptive behavior is more damaging, as nothing demotivates employees more than watching their leaders tolerate constant disturbances.Matthias Clesle, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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In September, Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage across the southeastern U.S. and was the deadliest storm to hit the U.S. mainland since Katrina in 2005.ISABELLA O’MALLEY AND MARY KATHERINE WILDEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Travelers already at their holiday destinations have much to be thankful for as a Thanksgiving Day storm dumps snow and rain on the East Coast, creating travel woes for thousands still on their journeys.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Stewart, who took over for Pruett in 2024, isn’t in any hurry to get out of her seat soon, either.Avalon Hester, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Below are the very best Ugg Cyber Monday deals to shop now, but hurry sizes are running out fast.Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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Kourtney Kardashian Shares Inside Peek at Life with Son Rocky: ‘Everything Is Romantic’ Earlier in October, Kardashian and Barker, 49, caused a stir when their inflatable skeletons seated on a lawn were snapped straddling one another.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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However, this isn’t the first time Beyoncé’s relationship with country music has caused a stir.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Happy Thanksgiving to all! — Steve Daniels, editorial board member This year has been filled with election turmoil and other big news events.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Some investors who foresee global turmoil roiling markets may prefer to avoid individual company stocks altogether, and bet instead on volatility and uncertainty itself.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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Score 25% off nearly everything and see what all the fuss is about.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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Her five-year-old son, Abraham, clutches her hand, before offering me a cookie and leading me into the dining room, where a cherry table is set with great beauty but little fuss.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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Some memories are amusing — Bonhoeffer’s visit to Black nightclubs and church services during a 1930s New York visit fuels his desire to make a joyful noise unto the Lord.Joe Leydon, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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The company’s noise cancellation system is applicable to the other markets.Bill Koenig, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Hurricane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurricane. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
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