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 While the Atlantic hurricane season remains quiet, Bavi poses a significant threat to the Pacific islands. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 At least 38 tornadoes were reported across Florida -- beginning before Milton even made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 July 2026 Even though many cruise ships go elsewhere for the summer—in part to avoid hurricane season—many ships continue to serve the islands, which are often comparatively less crowded during the summer and fall months. — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 For stocks, the hurricane is the Nasdaq-100 index, and the direction of winds may be changing. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hurricane

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Noun

With some flashing lights, this thing flying around in the sky would cause quite a commotion.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 2 July 2026
Any browns feeding there are less likely to have been spooked by the commotion.

— Tom Opre, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026

Definition of commotion

Noun

With breaking the sound barrier comes a sonic boom, a massive noise disturbance that led the FAA to ban supersonic flight over land in the first place.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 July 2026
These persons came to our city with the intent on causing harm, injury, and destruction, bringing harassment, disturbances, and mayhem.

— Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of disturbance

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Many countries, already facing political storms and serious fiscal problems, will struggle to meaningfully cut their welfare systems or change their spending models, said Andrew Kenningham, chief Europe economist at Capital Economics.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
In Taiwan, some farmers rushed to harvest their rice ahead of the storm, which was expected late Friday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Definition of storm

Noun

Among them was a Washington, DC, think tank, which recently caused a stir with a report proposing to cap annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 July 2026
The red card, a penalty action that serves as one of soccer's most recognizable symbols, has caused quite a stir at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of stir

Noun

Challenges to the studies include cooperation of participants as the outbreak is occurring in an area of armed conflict and political turmoil which could hinder recruitment.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Investing in gold can diversify your portfolio, as it’s seen as a safe-haven investment during times of uncertainty or turmoil and as an inflation hedge.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Definition of turmoil

Noun

The three most common triggers included fear of strange people, fear of unfamiliar dogs and fear of unfamiliar situations like unexpected noises or objects on the sidewalk.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
For instance, in Berkeley, neighbors used CEQA — citing potential noise impact from partying students — to delay, for years, UC Berkeley’s construction of student dorms on People’s Park.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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