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
The plot follows a coastal town decimated by a Category 5 hurricane, where the resulting storm surge brings with it a terrifying influx of hungry sharks.
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Adding to cost-of-living anxiety are rising gas prices driven by the war in Iran, pushing Florida’s gas prices to a four-year high, AAA said, along with sharp increases in home insurance premiums fueled by more frequent hurricanes.
—Philip Wang, Time, 1 Apr. 2026
Infrastructure upgrades, efforts to strengthen the electric grid against hurricanes, and the demands of Florida’s rapid population growth all require investment.
—David Santiago, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
No reefs means more damage to property when the next hurricane strikes.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Adding to cost-of-living anxiety are rising gas prices driven by the war in Iran, pushing Florida’s gas prices to a four-year high, AAA said, along with sharp increases in home insurance premiums fueled by more frequent hurricanes.
—Philip Wang, Time, 1 Apr. 2026
Infrastructure upgrades, efforts to strengthen the electric grid against hurricanes, and the demands of Florida’s rapid population growth all require investment.
—David Santiago, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
No reefs means more damage to property when the next hurricane strikes.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurricane
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This decision to stop progress on Be Fri came in late 2023, months after Toy Story prequel movie Lightyear was a box office misfire in light of right-wing pundits causing commotion over its same-gender kiss.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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The high-gloss finish of each nail also deserves some commotion.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, 57 percent of acreage uses no-till or conservation tillage, minimizing soil disturbance to reduce erosion, improve water infiltration and lower fuel use.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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An active weather pattern returns by the end of the week due to a southerly wind, an increase in moisture, and a few different disturbances.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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As for where the strongest storms will be, Hinton said forecast models point to closer to the coastline.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The series highlights systemic inequities and the government’s failures, revealing how the storm exacerbated existing social injustices while providing a platform for local voices to reclaim their story and share resilience, grief, and wisdom for future generations.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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But that could get much worse in a hurry if prices rise sharply.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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However, these champions are not in a hurry to achieve this remarkable feat.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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Simply gather all the ingredients, pile everything into your slow cooker, stir, and set.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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The public-private project has caused a stir in Charlestown.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Twelve destinies searching for peace and belonging, while the house remains a haven through decades of turmoil.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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Others aren’t so sure, pointing to the long hiatus, the off-screen turmoil and a television landscape that no longer moves in lockstep.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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One is beautiful and famous the world over; the other is even more beautiful yet content not to have to put up with all the fuss and attention.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the first phase of curbside construction isn’t expected to cause much fuss for drivers.—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management warned residents that demolition may produce loud noises and advised them to close their windows.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park fought the noise of campus hoopla to present Duke Ellington's sacred music at Knowles Chapel.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Hurricane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurricane. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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