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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
order was restored to the court after the judge put a stop to the defendant's tempestuous outburst
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2
as in turbulent
marked by sudden or violent disturbance
in terms of social change, the 1960s are generally considered the most tempestuous decade in recent American history
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as in rough
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
we spent a tempestuous night stranded on the summit of the mountain
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as in bleak
marked by wet and windy conditions
stay indoors this weekend as the weather promises to be tempestuous
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Recent Examples of tempestuous
Buckingham and Nicks have had a tempestuous relationship since the 1970s, beginning with their Rumours-era break-up, continuing through their 1980s and ʼ90s exits from Fleetwood Mac to pursue solo careers, and ramping up again with the band's reunion for 1997's The Dance.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 July 2025
McGovern suggests in the play that being a movie star, a tempestuous one at that, took its toll on Gardner, certainly in her personal life.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 July 2025
Chaos is engulfing the Middle East, American politics can be tempestuous, and Europe is witnessing its worst war since 1945.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 16 July 2025
The tempestuous relationship inspires London’s record-breaking debut album and Webb’s hit police show DRAGNET.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 July 2025
McGovern suggests in the play that being a movie star, a tempestuous one at that, took its toll on Gardner, certainly in her personal life.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 July 2025
Chaos is engulfing the Middle East, American politics can be tempestuous, and Europe is witnessing its worst war since 1945.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 16 July 2025
The tempestuous relationship inspires London’s record-breaking debut album and Webb’s hit police show DRAGNET.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempestuous
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Protesters in Ecuador attacked a car carrying President Daniel Noboa, the latest demonstration of increasingly violent discontent against his government.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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From a violent separatist insurgency in the English-speaking west to entrenched corruption, the country has seen growth stifled despite abundant oil and mineral wealth.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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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
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So the idea of him playing someone who’s a little rougher and grittier and just completely relentless appealed to him.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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This medium-sized toad has large reddish-brown eyes and a rough skin texture.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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In a competition bear-ly more ferocious, 12 chunky brown bears in Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve have been battling it out in one of the most cutthroat places on the planet – the internet.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The numbers may not leap off the page, but one of Sunday’s most exciting clashes was the 60-minute chess match between the Detroit Lions’ run game and the Cleveland Browns’ ferocious defensive front.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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As Auberge continues expanding into urban markets and deepening its European presence, the challenge will be maintaining that fierce independence at scale.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rescuers are struggling to reach at least 200 hikers trapped in a Mount Everest valley by an unexpectedly fierce weekend snowstorm that pounded the mountain with snow and heavy rain, according to Chinese state media CCTV.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Phillies had momentum during a furious comeback that attempted to atone for seven innings of nothingness.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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And my wife is furious at me for that, just because of his actions.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Treatments included volcanic stone therapy and sea salt scrubs infused with local herbs and essential oils.—
Lisa Greissinger,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Orange pillows on the pool lounge chairs complement the one-of-a-kind outdoor table made of volcanic rock.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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As a result, a lot of interest from her rabid fan base has trickled into the NFL stratosphere, which is something that Jones has noticed.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Apple Music anchor Ebro Darden takes the stage, DJ D-Nice drops down the volume and Carey and SZA take the stage to roars from the rabid fans in the audience, who have been waiting outside all afternoon.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Tempestuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempestuous. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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