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as in storms
a disturbance of the atmosphere accompanied by wind and often by precipitation (as rain or snow)
a snow squall is expected tonight
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as in commotions
a state of noisy, confused activity
the annual squall created when the store holds its biggest sale of the year
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as in shrieks
to cry out loudly and emotionally
the baby squalled in pain
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Recent Examples of squalls
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
Winter weather is firmly in place across South Dakota, where heavy snow squalls can create sharp differences in accumulation.
—Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 16 Jan. 2026
Snow squalls can develop rapidly and will be scattered across the state.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Snow squalls are strong winter weather events, creating sudden white-out conditions that, combined with dropping temperatures, can ice over roads in a matter of minutes.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Snow squalls could cause sudden whiteout conditions on interstates between the Great Lakes and Appalachians.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
Snow squalls, often associated with strong cold fronts, are sudden, intense bursts of snow that typically produce an inch or less of accumulation and last 30-60 minutes in a small area, according to the National Weather Service.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Flurries, snow showers and squalls swept in with the first Arctic front across New York and New England, and more snow will extend from the Plains into the Midwest this weekend, AccuWeather said.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 13 Jan. 2026
Snow squalls and high winds The CBS News Detroit weather team has been monitoring the forecast all weekend, designating Monday as a NEXT Weather Alert Day because of the potential impacts.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Snow squalls in the Detroit area caused a number of car crashes on Interstate 75 on Monday, prompting the Michigan State Police to close the northbound highway and causing major backups for travelers.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 29 Dec. 2025
The surges of Arctic air will generate rounds of flurries and squalls in certain locations and may assist igniting storms with more widespread snow.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Dec. 2025
Noun
Snow squalls are intense winter weather events often associated with strong cold fronts.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
Winter weather is firmly in place across South Dakota, where heavy snow squalls can create sharp differences in accumulation.
—Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 16 Jan. 2026
Snow squalls can develop rapidly and will be scattered across the state.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Snow squalls are strong winter weather events, creating sudden white-out conditions that, combined with dropping temperatures, can ice over roads in a matter of minutes.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Snow squalls could cause sudden whiteout conditions on interstates between the Great Lakes and Appalachians.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
Snow squalls, often associated with strong cold fronts, are sudden, intense bursts of snow that typically produce an inch or less of accumulation and last 30-60 minutes in a small area, according to the National Weather Service.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Flurries, snow showers and squalls swept in with the first Arctic front across New York and New England, and more snow will extend from the Plains into the Midwest this weekend, AccuWeather said.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
Verb
Unlike longer-lasting snowstorms, squalls move fast and can catch drivers off guard, especially when roads appear mostly clear just moments before conditions deteriorate.
—Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 13 Jan. 2026
Snow squalls and high winds The CBS News Detroit weather team has been monitoring the forecast all weekend, designating Monday as a NEXT Weather Alert Day because of the potential impacts.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Snow squalls in the Detroit area caused a number of car crashes on Interstate 75 on Monday, prompting the Michigan State Police to close the northbound highway and causing major backups for travelers.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 29 Dec. 2025
The surges of Arctic air will generate rounds of flurries and squalls in certain locations and may assist igniting storms with more widespread snow.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squalls
Noun
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Fox notes winter is usually the slowest time of the year — except when there are storms.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Southern states like Alabama and New Mexico already caught glimpses earlier this week, proving that stronger storms can defy expectations.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Solar radiation storms are driven by fast-moving particles from the sun, while geomagnetic storms occur when disturbances in the solar wind interact with Earth's magnetic field.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Habituation comes in handy to tune out disturbances such as a clock ticking or traffic noise.—
Cheryl Russell,
Oc Register,
18 Jan. 2026
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At bars across the United States, live watch parties were packed, squeals resounding.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Trains are drowning out the coach’s voice, the wind squeals in my hearing aids.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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George Oliver Floating Fluted Nightstands There’s something about a pair of floating nightstands that just screams luxury, and this set is no exception.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Kings are still in the playoff picture and the Pacific Division race, even with a season that screams mediocrity.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Grohl screamed, screeched and ran all around the stage, the guitars filled the arena with feedback noises, and the band hosted a temple of rock worship.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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Residents and homeowners in Bristol have had a campaign to stop low-frequency noises from the Reworld trash incinerator.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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About two couples, connected and dependent on one another, raising their kids alongside each other, facing the same turmoils, the same existential questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mayer and Strong offer a broad pop-history lesson, in which the same tensions and turmoils churn on and on in their terrible cycle throughout the decades; the only thing that’s changed are the aesthetics.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Bonafilia points to the Clara Lionel Foundation’s mobile health clinic, designed to bring care directly into communities, especially those hit hard by hurricanes and natural disasters.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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From his coverage of hurricanes and the Pulse nightclub tragedy, to traveling with the Lake Mary little league team on their historic championship run, Justin is a journalist who has stood side-by-side with his home community to cover challenges and happy milestones.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Squalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squalls. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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