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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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Palace’s results this season are all the more impressive on the back of a turbulent summer that was totally overshadowed by the decisions made by UEFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport to demote the club from the Europa League to the Conference League.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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While hundreds of people who were arrested went free without charge during that turbulent year, prosecutors are now pointing to those past protests in a warning to people who hope to send a message about ICE.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that the snowfall will be accompanied with gusty winds of up to 50 mph.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Another round of storms is set to arrive during the evening, some strong with gusty winds and heavy downpours, according to Fox19 meteorologists.—
Enquirer staff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These days, things are pretty bleak at the old mall, which has many vacancies, is startlingly empty of shoppers and appears slated for redevelopment.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Given that such advances are what fuel economic growth and well-being, the future prospects for our economy — and our country in general — become far more bleak.—
Sheldon Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The following morning, Jackson County Search and Rescue, assisted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, launched a full search effort in snowy, cold and windy conditions.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The first track references the dry, windy season in West Africa.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Miami office of the National Weather Service called for a rainy weekend ahead in Florida, and the coast is still facing a high rip current risk from the swells left behind by Hurricane Imelda.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Gators were one of the last SEC schools with an indoor practice facility … despite sitting in a state with rainy Augusts/Septembers and playing in a stadium nicknamed The Swamp.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tropical Storm Imelda began to pull away from Florida Monday afternoon, taking its blustery winds and heavy rains with it.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
29 Sep. 2025
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Wind energy is also highly reliable and cheap in the wintertime, benefiting from blustery New England weather, Dykes said.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There still can be some heavy rain and breezy conditions through Tuesday along the Southeast coast.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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All three living areas provide breezy sea vistas and open out to sunlit terraces.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Squally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squally. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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