hurricane

noun

ˈhər-ə-ˌkān How to pronounce hurricane (audio)
Definition of hurricanenext
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 Ensuring our election processes are hurricane-proof is the next step. — Jonathan Webber, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 Georgia may be known for its boiling summer temperatures, the occasional hurricane and a rogue tornado, but the state is not typically associated with earthquakes. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 If by some chance a hurricane wipes out several theaters and Brand New Day falls back to $280M — c’mon, that’s an awesome opening, and $20M ahead of No Way Home‘s start. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 July 2026 The hurricane is expected to send rip currents and 8- to 11-foot waves to San Diego beaches this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hurricane
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurricane
  1. commotion
  2. disturbance
  3. storm
  4. hurry
  5. stir
  6. turmoil
  7. fuss
  8. noise
Noun
  • In video her family shared on Instagram, several police officers can be seen running toward the commotion while parents clutch their children.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 28 July 2026
  • Instead, the commotion was gunfire coming from his next door neighbor’s driveway on Zavala Road.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Definition of commotion
Noun
  • Not getting enough sleep, not being able to get to sleep and waking up during the night are all signs of sleep disturbances.
    — Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • What begins as relatively weak shear disturbances can quickly evolve into major waves and vortices.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of disturbance
Noun
  • Friday will be more active with more widespread coverage of showers and storms.
    — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Storm Prediction Center, part of the National Weather Service, has placed central and eastern Missouri at a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe storms.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of storm
Noun
  • Two years into her reign, in 2024, an insider revealed that Camilla wasn’t in any hurry to step away.
    — Starr Bowenbank, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • Prairiewolf has always seemed bent on finding new territory while being in no particular hurry to get there.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 17 July 2026
Definition of hurry
Noun
  • Alessandro Michele‘s reinventions of the iconic Valentino Rockstud shoe caused quite the stir when introduced in his pre-fall 2026 collection — but another one of Michele’s heel styles has been quietly heating up alongside it.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • North West's tour caused a stir online, with some individuals voicing concern about Kardashian and Ye's oldest daughter touring at 13.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Definition of stir
Noun
  • With even the trial date itself in dispute and Gulf sovereign funds backing much of the equity amid regional turmoil, the Ellisons may have won the bidding war only to inherit a much costlier fight.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The waltz seemed to leave his heart in turmoil without lifting his spirits.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of turmoil
Noun
  • The idea is to share several different plates, listen to the music — an izakaya’s ambiance is much different than that of an upscale omakase restaurant — and hang out with your friends without a lot of fuss.
    — Connie Ogle July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • The figure cited by FT also isn’t far off from what Ferrari expected the Luce to sell before the fuss caused by its debut.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 July 2026
Definition of fuss
Noun
  • Later, the Taurus Moon enters your 3rd House of Communication, helping simple words calm the noise around you today.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
  • As the noises grew louder, Anyanwu tried calling a neighborhood-watch group, then some friends, but the calls didn’t connect.
    — Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of noise

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