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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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Looking back at this turbulent year, rife with the usual industry concerns over the viability of the theatrical experience, young people’s slipping attention spans, and Hollywood’s overreliance on franchises, unearths a diverse crop of gems.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Dec. 2025
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Across several genres, Black filmmakers delivered work that resonated socially and artistically, offering optimism in a time when the industry and the world feel increasingly turbulent.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Dec. 2025
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Flames were seen shooting through the roof as firefighters battled dangerously cold temperatures and gusty winds.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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Finally, across southwestern and southern Minnesota, a wintry mix may produce around an inch of snow, but very gusty winds approaching 55 MPH at times overnight could lead to ground blizzard conditions.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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In Meetings, Merlin sat agitated with a folder of newspaper clippings in his lap, occasionally shedding bleak confetti.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 2025
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On paper, business over the next few weeks looks bleak.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
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Bhamla likens it to sailing a ship on a windy day, raising sails only when the wind is heading your direction.—
Rohini Subrahmanyam,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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Most of western Colorado was under a red flag warning on Wednesday due to windy, hot and dry conditions.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Cloudy and rainy conditions prevail throughout the morning, then in the afternoon the sun pokes through with calm winds.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Costa Rican authorities have issued a nationwide green alert, warning that an intensifying rainy season and a developing Pacific low-pressure system threaten to trigger even more catastrophic landslides.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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The blustery weather comes on the heels of an EF-1 tornado that ripped through the town of Freeland, Michigan, about 13 miles north of Saginaw, on Tuesday afternoon.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The second World Cup, in 1934, was held in Benito Mussolini’s Italy and served his blustery model of fascism; 1978’s edition took place in Argentina, in the middle of its military junta and the disappearance of tens of thousands of dissidents.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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Due to breezy conditions, Neudorff said wind chills will likely be at or below zero over most of the region.—
Keisha Rowe,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Dec. 2025
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The weather is expected to be breezy this morning with periods of snow and rain and 1-2 inches of accumulation.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Squally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squally. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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