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
Both occupants are shielded from inclement weather by the outer shell and doors with windows – though the lower halves of the doors do leave the driver's legs exposed for some reason.
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Paul Ridden
june 16, New Atlas, 16 June 2025
For the next six hours, the inclement weather ranged from gentle showers to torrential thunderstorms.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 15 June 2025
Some of the flyovers planned for the parade were cancelled due to the inclement weather, NBC News reported, citing a U.S. Secret Service official.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 14 June 2025
After inclement weather rained out Wednesday’s game, the Cardinals played their fifth doubleheader of the season Thursday at Busch Stadium.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 6 June 2025
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Paul Ridden
june 16, New Atlas, 16 June 2025
For the next six hours, the inclement weather ranged from gentle showers to torrential thunderstorms.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 15 June 2025
Some of the flyovers planned for the parade were cancelled due to the inclement weather, NBC News reported, citing a U.S. Secret Service official.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 14 June 2025
After inclement weather rained out Wednesday’s game, the Cardinals played their fifth doubleheader of the season Thursday at Busch Stadium.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclement
Adjective
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Reina, Fil-Am team center back, brings us on this turbulent journey, culminating in an intimate trip to her grandmother’s hometown in the Philippines.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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Even Zelensky – who has had a turbulent relationship with Trump – came away with wins.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The celebration blends sacred ritual and community spectacle: locals craft candlelit boats and set them afloat on the Mekong to honor the water spirits and bid farewell to the rainy season.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Hartford Courant Spaun, 34, survived the challenges of the Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania amid rainy conditions over the weekend for his first major victory.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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During that bleak era, Che-Chung Tsai, a researcher at the University of Washington, contacted several companies, seeking experimental drugs for use in an animal study.—
Jon Cohen,
New Yorker,
24 June 2025
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That said, Google’s latest survey paints a bleak picture.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Two additional images emphasize aerial support: one depicts marshals on a snowy plain pointing toward a King County Sheriff’s helicopter overhead, while another aerial shot shows a chopper flying low above a turquoise lake, with searchers visible below.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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Their distinctive red heads and snowy white feathers will develop at 2 years old, the zoo said.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2025
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“Inclement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclement. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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