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typhoon

noun

Definition of typhoonnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for typhoon
  1. hurricane
  2. cyclone
Noun
  • The hurricane set residents of Mexico's Pacific coast on edge once again after being walloped by powerful cyclones a number of times in recent years.
    — DESIREE BROOKS, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The powerful hurricane is moving southeastward right now, but it’s expected to turn to the northwest on Tuesday night.
    — Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of hurricane
Noun
  • Its enormous death toll became a catalyst for major improvements in disaster preparedness and cyclone warning systems in the country.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The cyclone's center was at far out sea and was not threatening land.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of cyclone

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“Typhoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typhoon. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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