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typhoon

noun

Definition of typhoon

as in hurricane

an extremely large, powerful, and destructive storm that occurs especially in the region of the Philippines or the China Sea

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Recent Examples of typhoon Two more people were killed in neighboring Hunan province following rains brought by the typhoon, state media reported earlier. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 The past month has seen a number of major natural disasters occur around the globe, from earthquakes to floods, droughts and typhoons. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 According to the Institute for the Study of War, China earlier this month used a typhoon in the region to try to test MSA control of ships in the area. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Scientists rescued 34 endangered humped tree snails from Guam by collecting them in empty peanut butter jars ahead of a powerful typhoon. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for typhoon

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Storm activity in the Pacific has been above average during what is already the peak of hurricane season, according to National Weather Service lead forecaster Bob Oravec.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
During the presentation, two West Florida residents detailed their frustrations with insurance payouts following the 2024 hurricanes.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of hurricane

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In the Atlantic, that means there is more wind shear and air that pushes downward, both of which stymie cyclone development.

— Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026
The center of the cyclone was expected to close in on the islands by Friday or Saturday.

— Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Sep. 2026

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