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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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Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The story of the Platonic representation hypothesis paper began in early 2023, a turbulent time for AI researchers.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Locally gusty winds also could pose a hazard.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the precipitation, winds could also be increasingly gusty from the Pacific Northwest to the Northern Rockies.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her family later learned that on April 23, 2021 — the day Parker found his aunt in a bleak mood — Dee had an angry confrontation over financial issues with two employees of the trucking company.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Some of Tarr’s most memorable scenes feature landscapes, often bleak and despairing settings of decaying Hungarian towns, punctuated with close-ups of characters’ faces.—
John Penner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Weekend in the 50s ahead Over Oklahoma City, the weather is predicted to hit 55 degrees at its highest on Saturday, and has the makings of a windy day overall with average winds at 10 mph and gusts up to 23 mph.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cold and windy conditions are expected in the Southern California region on Thursday, with Santa Ana winds set to develop this evening.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bella escaped her family’s Houston, Texas, backyard on a rainy New Year's Eve in 2020.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Chicago saw its rainiest January day in more than 50 years on Thursday night, as the storms even forced an unprecedented rainout for the Bulls game at the United Center.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But January, with its blustery winds and chilly temperatures, is when boxes must be cleaned, inspected and repaired.—
Joe Murphy,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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That's a blustery way to say the mission will provide critical insights into Mars' climate history and evolution.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ahead of the front, temperatures surged into the 80s, breaking daily heat records over the past two days, while breezy conditions spread a haze of cedar pollen across Austin, aggravating seasonal allergies for many residents.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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With a pointed collar and breezy V-neck, polo sweaters act as a warm layer that instantly dresses up your outfit without a thought.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Squally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squally. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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