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
Hurricanes occur in the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific regions, while the same weather pattern is called a typhoon in the northwest Pacific.
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Ann Abel, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
The eruption adds to the compounding natural threats faced by the archipelago, which also contends with up to 20 tropical storms and typhoons annually.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Another is that distinguishing between tsunami deposits and storm deposits is incredibly difficult, with tsunamis leaving some of the same signs as hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2025
The concrete base may have been designed to protect the localizer from harsh weather, such as snow or typhoons.
—Grace Moon, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Ann Abel, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
The eruption adds to the compounding natural threats faced by the archipelago, which also contends with up to 20 tropical storms and typhoons annually.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Another is that distinguishing between tsunami deposits and storm deposits is incredibly difficult, with tsunamis leaving some of the same signs as hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2025
The concrete base may have been designed to protect the localizer from harsh weather, such as snow or typhoons.
—Grace Moon, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for typhoon
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Strengthen your home: Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricane impacts.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Chantal was the first storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season to strike the United States.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Due to its forward motion and modest wind field, the cyclone's wind field is becoming less defined, the NHC said.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Even though the remnants from Chantal are predicted to head out to sea after Monday’s precipitation, a new system is expected to quickly take the former cyclone’s place.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
7 July 2025
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“Typhoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/typhoon. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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