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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
a small nation, but one with a long and stormy history
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as in turbulent
marked by sudden or violent disturbance
that couple has had a long but stormy relationship
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as in rough
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
Neptune has the stormiest atmosphere of any planet, with winds of up to 900 miles per hour
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as in bleak
marked by wet and windy conditions
stormy seas forced the schooner far off its intended course
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Recent Examples of stormy
Today’s business world seems to change rapidly, like sand shifting on a stormy beach.
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Erik Logan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Another video shows hail pelting a backyard pool, striking the water so fast that the churning waves resemble a stormy sea while trees in the background sway violently in the strong wind gusts.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2025
Parts of Europe will also become stormier, the study found.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
The Ramaphosa meeting was not quite so stormy as the confrontation with Zelensky, which made instant global headlines.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 May 2025
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Erik Logan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Another video shows hail pelting a backyard pool, striking the water so fast that the churning waves resemble a stormy sea while trees in the background sway violently in the strong wind gusts.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2025
Parts of Europe will also become stormier, the study found.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
The Ramaphosa meeting was not quite so stormy as the confrontation with Zelensky, which made instant global headlines.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stormy
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There ended up being a fire in the shop, and police discovered the victims (again, content warning for a violent crime), naked, tied up, burned, shot in the head with at least one of them having been raped.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Shortly thereafter, Hamas won the Palestinian legislative elections and staged a violent coup to overthrow the Palestinian Authority and seize control of the Strip.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Seattle may be primarily known for its grunge music, its vibrant arts and culture scene, and even its temperate, if rainy, weather.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Power outages are common during the heavy storms of Sierra Leone's rainy season.—
Sophia Li,
NPR,
17 Aug. 2025
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Sheckler and Kells have used the parallels in their turbulent journeys in the spotlight to lean on one another, making their bond stronger over the years.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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By unifying intelligence, manufacturers can run simulations, identify vulnerabilities, and respond proactively—protecting digital and sustainability gains even in turbulent periods.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Jayhawks’ offense should play a pivotal role in ensuring KU comes out on top. Prediction: Kansas (3-1) Game 5: KU vs. Cincinnati Cincinnati looks to get back on track after a rough first two seasons in the Big 12.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Stepping into the role played by Damon in the film, British actor Milo Callaghan is Rudy Baylor, who has overcome a rough childhood and family tragedy to graduate at the top of his law school class.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Directed by Paul Schrader with a script by Bret Easton Ellis, this spiritually bleak L.A. drama features Lohan’s most daring performance, and probably the only one that manages to break completely with her childhood and adolescent roles.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The situation is bleak enough that, even if aid increases rapidly in the coming weeks, deaths from starvation are almost certain to rise.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
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Typical confusion and disruption for a ferocious Vikings unit led by blitz enthusiast and defensive coordinator Brian Flores, but a shock to the Patriots’ offensive system.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Aquaman star Jason Momoa learned that lesson the hard way while attempting a miles-long paddle through ferocious Hawaiian waters and nearly not coming back up.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Extended warm, wet weather can cause black spot, which appears as black spots surrounded by yellow.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Remember to pack a good pair of waterproof hiking sandals for wet landings, hiking boots for dry landings, reef-safe sunscreen, and your best camera or a new Go-Pro for underwater videos.—
Kaeli Conforti,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Nonetheless, the show’s premiere provides the perfect moment to map out the slimy, menacing world of Ellen Ripley and company in their epic battle against one of the galaxy’s fiercest creatures.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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On a subsequent rally, Kaylee smacked a fierce shot past me, scoring her team a point.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Stormy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stormy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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