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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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This rapid descent keeps the drone stable in turbulent air and minimizes wind interference.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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But the recent shift from season 50 to season 51, which premiered on Saturday, was even more turbulent.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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AccuWeather meteorologist Dan Pydynowski told that there could be be gusty winds, rough surf, coastal flooding and beach erosion this weekend into Monday—primarily along North Carolina’s Outer Banks northward into southern New England.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Humberto is passing west of the island as a large hurricane Tuesday, bringing bands of rain, gusty winds and dangerous surf.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, things are looking bleak for John Cena’s Chris Smith.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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But while these models are enthrall Environmental activist Jane Goodall, who died Wednesday at the age of 91, understood the bleak projections from climate scientists — and the economic and political structures that hinder change.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Classic Accessories Veranda Patio Umbrella Cover Even your patio umbrella needs protection to keep it from being swept away during windy days.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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In Montana's Glacier National Park, cold, wet, and windy conditions are expected, with east northeast winds in excess of 30 mph, which will lead to concerns for hypothermia, the weather service in Missoula, Montana, warned.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Severe weather during our rainy and hurricane seasons make vehicles particularly susceptible to damage from wind, flood, and hail, leading to an increase in vehicle claims.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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That one subtle alteration flips the rainy minor sound into a bright ray of positivity.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Videos posted to Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu showed hikers shoveling snow off buried tents in blustery whiteout conditions.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Even when the outside temperature is a blustery 30 degrees Fahrenheit, heat still moves into a refrigerant that sits at 0 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Warm, dry and breezy through Friday.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Oct. 2025
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It’s made with 100 percent cotton, which is breathable and breezy for early fall dressing.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Squally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squally. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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