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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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

Officers say the changes are aimed at addressing a recent rise in overnight disturbances while reassuring visitors and businesses that Old Sacramento remains a safe destination.

— Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 July 2026
They are identified as brain activity accompanied with multisensory disturbances and sometimes don’t even cause the signature intense pain.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 July 2026

Definition of disturbance

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In Hackensack, New Jersey, a blown transformer during Tuesday's storm sparked a fire that destroyed multiple vehicles and left more than 1,000 customers without power.

— Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 29 July 2026
The chance of rain reaching the Kansas City metro from the morning storms is low, but there’s another chance of pop-up storms with heavy downpours possible Wednesday afternoon and evening, forecasters said.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of storm

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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
This comment caused a stir in the press, and is widely believed to be part of the reason Sarah and the future king broke things off in early 1978.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 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

Definition of fuss

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Planning Director Cori Reaume told the council that the specific use permits means city staff would consider noise, water systems and effects of data centers on adjacent properties.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
But lost amid the noise were two other mammoth data center projects making moves in metro Atlanta, both of which filed key state paperwork on the same day as OpenAI.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of noise

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