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
Sanchez has lived in Puerto Vallarta for 20 years and says that, during all those years, his only fear was hurricanes, until this Sunday.
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Diana García, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Measmer says the vote in question involved a broader measure — House Bill 125 — that included hurricane relief funding, funding for a second DMV in Cabarrus County, increased public school funding and state incentives tied to JetZero, which is building an airplane factory in Greensboro.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026
Consider needed tree trimming; have the work performed before hurricane season.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Progressive is issuing refunds and credits to many Florida auto insurance customers after making more profit than state rules allow, thanks in part to litigation reforms and a quiet hurricane season.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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Diana García, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Measmer says the vote in question involved a broader measure — House Bill 125 — that included hurricane relief funding, funding for a second DMV in Cabarrus County, increased public school funding and state incentives tied to JetZero, which is building an airplane factory in Greensboro.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026
Consider needed tree trimming; have the work performed before hurricane season.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Progressive is issuing refunds and credits to many Florida auto insurance customers after making more profit than state rules allow, thanks in part to litigation reforms and a quiet hurricane season.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurricane
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Subscribe to Stocks @ Night today and see what the commotion will be about tomorrow.—
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CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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My husband heard the commotion and hollered at me for yelling at his sister.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the reinforcement learning system was trained using hundreds of millions of simulated disturbances in a virtual environment.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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In contrast, several weather disturbances will induce considerable cloud cover primarily over the central and eastern states.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Restaurateur Roni Mazumdar and chef/partner Chintan Pandya have taken the city’s dining scene by storm with an array of restaurants that celebrate India’s diverse cuisines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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If China pulls this off, then the tech could allegedly offer a perpetual fountain of clean energy while potentially turning the destructive storms into manageable weather events.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Andrea gets up and hurries across the street, catching the doctor at the clinic entrance.—
Rodrigo Hasbún,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Vrabel and Josh McDaniels weren’t in a hurry to give him a starting spot as a slot receiver.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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This recipe has two components—a crunchy streusel topping, and a simple stir-together batter.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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For the latter, tape or glue a thin microfiber rag to the end of a long, thin piece of wood, like a paint stir stick.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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Amidst the turmoil of 2026, the familiar flavor may be just what Americans are craving.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
26 Feb. 2026
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The past two years have been characterized by unprecedented global political turmoil, especially so in our region, which has inevitably bled into the cultural and cinematic spheres.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Think of them as practical airport shoes that cause little to no fuss.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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That transformation was inspired by marquee events with Southern giants like Bragg, Fannie Flagg, and Pat Conroy, events so well attended that Reiss wondered what all the fuss was about.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2026
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Now imagine, says the Texas wedding photographer Anna Claire Beasley, construction noise, bulldozed roads and a steel border fence as a backdrop.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Levent says to be mindful of your noise levels, especially during late hours.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Hurricane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurricane. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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