HURRICANE Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

hurricane

noun

ˈhər-ə-ˌkān

Definition of hurricane

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 Totah adds that larger-scale hurricanes and pedestal-style silhouettes are becoming increasingly popular, particularly styles with warm, slightly textural finishes that help spaces feel layered and lived-in rather than overly polished. — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026 Tropical Storm Fausto, forming well off Mexico’s southwest Pacific coast, is expected to strengthen and become a hurricane by tonight, the National Hurricane Center said. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 20 July 2026 According to Pastelok, in stronger El Niño years, the Atlantic sees less named hurricanes. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026 Although Bertha has reached tropical storm strength, forecasters said Saharan dust and strong wind shear would likely prevent it from becoming a hurricane. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hurricane

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Noun

In a United conference room tucked away from the commotion of the terminal, the musicians get out their instruments and are harmonizing a few seconds later.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
This surface commotion fires up all manner of predatory gamefish.

— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026

Definition of commotion

Noun

Cherry residents say developers and city leaders must do a better job protecting neighborhoods from preventable disturbances during big projects.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
By contrast, ecological systems are complexly interconnected, meaning that when one element is disturbed, all the other components linked to it are affected, too, spreading the disturbance throughout the system.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

Definition of disturbance

Noun

The storm system that caused historic flooding in West Virginia Tuesday into Wednesday and wreaked havoc from the Ohio Valley to the East Coast will linger across Virginia and the Southeast through the end of the week.

— Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Onlookers watched the storm surge at the Lake Pontchartrain estuary, with kids splashing in the floodwaters as Bertha approached the Louisiana Coast.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of storm

Noun

The Academy caused quite a stir by deciding to cut five categories from this year’s primetime Emmy telecast.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
Also new are the property’s five food and beverage outlets, offering drinks and eats that range from a craft beer taproom and ice cream shop to gourmet tacos, Asian stir fry and Costa Rican cuisine.

— Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of stir

Noun

So then this kind of social turmoil also with the economic turmoil, inflation was really, really high for a number of years in the '90s.

— Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
First signs of turmoil emerged in July last year, when LuisaViaRoma revealed plans to streamline its business operations by shutting its unit and office in Milan.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Definition of turmoil

Noun

Much fuss has been made online about these audience scores by a segment of the population who believe The Odyssey was destined to fail, and something sinister must be going on behind the scenes to produce these numbers.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Midfielder Joao Neves looks to move the ball on quickly, finding Bruno Fernandes with a quick pass, but Rodri is aware and instantly closes him down, barging him off the ball and returning the ball to his centre-back with minimal fuss.

— Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 July 2026

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