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marked by or abounding with rain stormy weather was forecast for the next three days, so we cancelled our camping trip

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Recent Examples of stormy Here's what the cosmos have in store for your zodiac sign this week, per Kyle Thomas' PEOPLE exclusive readings Comments When the cosmos brings stormy clouds, use your umbrella to dance in the rain! Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025 The Faroe Islands owe their untouched nature to their remote location and stormy climate. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2025 The current conditions continue a series of stormy events for the state. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025 With the Sun in steady Taurus on the 19th, the month promises to be more solid after the stormy emotional tides of earlier transits. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stormy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stormy
Adjective
  • Combs apologized for his violent behavior soon after the video's release.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • For that reason, Torres-Chirinos is also charged with two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime and one count of possession of a firearm by an unlawful alien.
    Chris Spargo, People.com, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • Zara came extra prepared for the rainy outdoor appearance, wearing protective stoppers on the heels of her shoes to prevent her from sinking into the wet grass.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 14 May 2025
  • Denver defeated Gang Green 10-9 last season in a rainy, sloppy affair at MetLife Stadium.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • These steps prevent, rather than heal, costly losses that weaken a company’s cash position, especially in turbulent times.
    Dean Kaplan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • This time, there’s still some uneasiness around the organization, mainly rooted in its turbulent recent past.
    James L. Edwards III, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • That gave me my confidence back after a pretty rough departure from NBC.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 22 May 2025
  • The 200 square miles of surrounding coral reefs proved rough for mariners, but divers now reap the benefits with some 300 shipwrecks to explore, from the 192-foot American schooner Constellation that sank during World War II to the Mary Celestia, a Civil War era paddle-wheeler.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • The latest Email Threat Trends Report from VIPRE paints a bleak picture.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • Related article Putin just called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine, with the Russian art of the ‘no’ deal Ukraine in 2025 is a bleak prospect.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • She and her fellow hybrids are sent to investigate the site, leading to the encounter of mysterious life forms — including one ferocious Xenomorph.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 May 2025
  • Both general elections are expected to be competitive, but only the New Jersey Democratic primary has featured ferocious competition out of the four party primaries.
    Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • Heat domes – large areas of high pressure that park over an area for days – prevent wet or windy weather from happening underneath them and instead force active weather to move along their northern periphery.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
  • Sleeping with wet hair also can lead to scalp issues like fungal overgrowth and scalp irritation.7 Damp conditions create an environment where yeast or bacteria can thrive, leading to sensitivity or even flaking.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • Their love and fierce loyalty toward one another is a high point of Season 2.
    Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
  • Johnson’s selection came over the fierce opposition of some of the school’s staunchest supporters, who celebrate FAMU’s legacy of Black excellence, social mobility and cultural pride.
    Kate Payne, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025

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“Stormy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stormy. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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