as in turbulent
marked by wet and windy conditions
the weather report warned that the holiday weekend would be spoiled by inclement weather
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Recent Examples of inclement
Instead, masks are used during special operations, particularly undercover work or at times during large crowd control or protest situations, and when there is inclement weather or individual health concerns.
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Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
No street parking is allowed overnight whether or not there is inclement weather.
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Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Also complicating matters is inclement weather this week.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
12 Nov. 2025
However, if there is inclement weather there can be safety concerns in the grass parking areas and secondary parking locations may be necessary.
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Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
No street parking is allowed overnight whether or not there is inclement weather.
—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Also complicating matters is inclement weather this week.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
12 Nov. 2025
However, if there is inclement weather there can be safety concerns in the grass parking areas and secondary parking locations may be necessary.
—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inclement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclement
Adjective
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Directed by Guadagnino from a screenplay by Saturday Night Live alum Simon Rich, Artificial explores Sam Altman’s OpenAI and the company’s turbulent period in 2023 when he was fired and rehired in a matter of days.
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The trauma of a turbulent household had aged her beyond her years.
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Most riders understand why the trip costs more on a rainy Friday afternoon than on a quiet Sunday morning; adjusting prices for weather, traffic, or supply is a transparent way to balance a market.
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The rainy season in South Florida attracts more amphibious jumpers to home yards — and every pet owner should fear one kind.
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The goofy sketch comedies and homemade spoofs that once filled his channel gradually disappeared, replaced by melancholy short films and bleak monologues.
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Cher’s court documents paint a bleak picture of how Allman, 49, allegedly blows through his $120,000 annual trust distributions.
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Stroll along the shore to enjoy captivating views of evergreen forests, white boats, and the cobalt waters of Puget Sound with snowy Mount Rainier as the stunning backdrop.
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The waitress' hair was a dark brown, and she was blessed with flawless, snowy white skin and eyes of ultramarine blue.
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“Inclement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclement. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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