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as in turbulent
marked by wet and windy conditions
be careful driving in this squally weather
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as in gusty
marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
this coastal region often experiences wet, squally weather
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Recent Examples of squally
As the squally weather moves through, widespread gusts over 40 mph or even 50 mph are possible.
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Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2017
While still far away, storm bands were already starting to reach South Florida, with squally rains and wind blowing over Miami, an ominous sign of the storm’s ferocious power.
—Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, 9 Sep. 2017
Senior staff members know that their safety within the squally West Wing often relies on being physically in the president’s presence.
—Emily Jane Fox, The Hive, 16 Mar. 2017
Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2017
While still far away, storm bands were already starting to reach South Florida, with squally rains and wind blowing over Miami, an ominous sign of the storm’s ferocious power.
—Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, 9 Sep. 2017
Senior staff members know that their safety within the squally West Wing often relies on being physically in the president’s presence.
—Emily Jane Fox, The Hive, 16 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squally
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The honesty hit home for fans who’ve watched Homa navigate a turbulent stretch.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Whether this week’s series of agreements across Asia marks the start of a broader reset—or a temporary thaw in a turbulent trade landscape—will depend on how these commitments unfold in the months ahead.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The wind was gusty, though not as strong as expected based on erroneously exaggerated weather forecasts.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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At the time of the crash, a Nor'easter was imminent, and Massachusetts had rain, gusty winds and poor visibility.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the eradication of our species might sound like a bleak ending note, Lanthimos tells EW that audiences are divided on whether the film presents a hopeful or pessimistic view of the future.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Duffy painted a bleak scene at airports if the shutdown is not ended before Thanksgiving travel.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Due to the snowy, windy weather, the hikers were rescued in various conditions, with symptoms ranging from exhaustion to hypothermia.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Use Anchors Cloches made from glass and other heavy materials may not budge in windy weather, but lightweight plastic cloches will usually need to be held down with pins.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Will the rainy weather clear out for trick-or-treat time on Friday?—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Still, Gomez braved a rainy, cold Saturday night to attend a dance social in the West Loop.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Blustery, showery Northeast and Midwest Other than New England, blustery and showery conditions are likely for at least part of the day and evening on Halloween across the rest of the Northeast and the upper Midwest.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Videos posted to Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu showed hikers shoveling snow off buried tents in blustery whiteout conditions.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Designer Daniella Kallmeyer showed how the breezy summer staple can be turned professional—by tucking it into a pair of high-waist trousers.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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The cold front is being driven by a trough — an area of lower pressure that helps steer weather systems — while winds will be on the breezier side due to Hurricane Melissa’s influence in the western Atlantic, the National Weather Service in Miami said.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Squally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squally. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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