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
In racing past Weber State 55-27 in Ogden, Utah — much of the game played in inclement weather — the Hornets produced three 100-yard rushers, churned out 397 yards on the ground and set a program record for the most points scored in a Big Sky Conference road game.
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Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
But along with inclement weather, the nationwide airspace system suffers from outdated technology and needs to be upgraded.
—Chase Jordan
october 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2025
Sedona arts and crafts fair canceled as inclement weather looms
Jose R. Gonzalez
The Sedona Heritage Museum Arts & Crafts Fair slated for Oct. 11 has been canceled due to inclement weather, organizers said.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 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
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Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
But along with inclement weather, the nationwide airspace system suffers from outdated technology and needs to be upgraded.
—Chase Jordan
october 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2025
Sedona arts and crafts fair canceled as inclement weather looms
Jose R. Gonzalez
The Sedona Heritage Museum Arts & Crafts Fair slated for Oct. 11 has been canceled due to inclement weather, organizers said.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclement
Adjective
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With those turbulent waters somewhat behind us, the ones under the ship claim another victim, and poor Britani runs off to throw up over the side of the boat.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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This election will likely be remembered as a beacon during a turbulent sea of democratic backsliding, restoring the values of a city which was built on immigrant innovation and an ethos of inclusion.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Amazon Unlike Brazil’s major cities, where the action ramps up in summer, the Amazon starts to quiet down in large part because of the arrival of the rainy season, which is at its peak from December to March.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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While spring is the most popular climbing season, as weather is favorable on tall peaks, hundreds of foreign climbers come to climb smaller peaks during the autumn, between the rainy monsoon months and winter.—
Manish Paudel,
NBC news,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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When everything looks bleak, a woman holds it up victoriously.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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New York — US stocks closed lower Thursday as concerns mounted about expensive tech stocks, and a risk-off sentiment spread through markets after new data showed a bleak outlook for the job market.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Grab these for a wintry getaway and immediately have a boot that can handle a snowy walk and a nice dinner out.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Snowshoeing and Stargazing in the Mont-Mégantic Dark-Sky Reserve One of the snowiest spots in southern Québec is Mont-Mégantic National Park, which offers more than 37 miles of alpine trails with sweeping views.—
Outside,
Outside,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Inclement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclement. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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