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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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Hadder’s own journey from that Tuscaloosa parking lot was turbulent.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Giants are navigating a turbulent time, starting with co-owner Steve Tisch’s prominent appearance in the Epstein Files.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The combination of strong, gusty winds near the coast will create near blizzard conditions, which will greatly reduce visibility and cause dangerous conditions late Saturday and overnight.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Internet connectivity has been partially restored, but experts are warning that, even on the other side of the digital blackout, the outlook for Iranian internet access remains bleak.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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In Havana, reaction to the president's upcoming contingency plan to grapple with fuel shortages was bleak.—
Orlando Matos,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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More than 1,500 residents were left without power on Saturday due to windy gusts reaching up to 55 mph, according to BGE.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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Lionel Messi and his teammates, who trained in windy 50-degree weather Friday morning, were headed to Ecuador later in the day for a preseason game Saturday against Barcelona de Guayaquil.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Inter Miami picked up its first victory of the 2026 preseason on a rainy Saturday evening at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot, coming from behind to pick up a 2-1 triumph over Colombian powerhouse Atletico Nacional.—
GianFranco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Container culture may be best as the plants can be moved to better growing conditions during the hot rainy season.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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That blustery January Saturday was peaceful, but just weeks before came a day imbued with fear.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Expect a blustery, frigid day with wind chills ranging from 0 to 10 degrees.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Looking ahead to the weekend, conditions are expected to be sunny, breezy and dry.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Wear it now with knits and keep it on standby for breezy spring travel days.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Squally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squally. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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