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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
Adjective
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With this goal in mind, this unusually turbulent moment may be the perfect time for family offices to make sure their plans still make sense and position them well for the next century.—
Belinda G. Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The leadership change comes at a turbulent moment for the Los Angeles Unified School District, which serves more than 540,000 students.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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However gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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In these areas, storms are generally more isolated and less intense, but gusty winds and heavy rain remain possible.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For two teens unable to use their legs, the future was especially bleak.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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So what’s to be done when things look bleak?—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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April weather is cool, wet, and often windy at altitude.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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The windy city is also a finalist along with Atlanta to host the 2028 convention.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Add all that to ideal daytime temps in the mid-70s, and a low chance of showers before the rainy season begins around June, and your last-minute CDMX trip practically plans itself.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Don't be afraid of the rainy season.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On a blustery October night in Brooklyn, an unusual crowd gathered outside the opulent Kings Theatre.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2026
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Trust is built over time, but the blustery ultimatum that Hegseth has set leaves Anthropic with no good options.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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Temperatures behind the front will drop into the 50s and low 60s, with breezy north winds.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Oklahoman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Style them with a flowy dress for brunch dates, slacks and a blazer at work, or breezy linen pants and a T-shirt for casual wear any day of the week.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Squally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squally. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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