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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the surprise verdict of the jury created a wild williwaw as reporters rushed to file their stories
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as in gust
a sudden brief rush of wind
a williwaw rose up seemingly out of nowhere and wreaked havoc with our campsite
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Recent Examples of williwaw
The williwaw, a gale-force wind that came rolling down the mountain gathering speed, was depicted as a whorled cloud.
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Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Sep. 2022
The williwaw gusts swirled thick fog among transport ships off Attu Island, and the waiting infantrymen nervously mulled the name of their landing site: Massacre Bay.
—Alex Horton, Washington Post, 24 May 2018
Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Sep. 2022
The williwaw gusts swirled thick fog among transport ships off Attu Island, and the waiting infantrymen nervously mulled the name of their landing site: Massacre Bay.
—Alex Horton, Washington Post, 24 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for williwaw
Noun
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The sound of screeching truck brakes comes from behind, followed by a massive commotion.—
Wyles Daniel,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Soon her two boys, Noah and Nico, found her – unsure about the commotion and clearly uninterested in the magnitude of the moment.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Storms could produce damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, downpours, and an isolated tornado, according to the Storm Prediction Center.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Police responded to a disturbance in the 900 Block of Chateau Park Drive, the police department said in a statement.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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During the investigation, the deputies learned that a group of people was driving to the coast when a disturbance occurred inside the vehicle.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Now there’s clear animosity between the teams, which is intriguing for the casual viewer but a blow to the curling community.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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In an attempt to cushion this blow, Congress created a $50-billion Rural Health Transformation Project.—
Ana B. Ibarra,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On the other hand, advocates on both sides of the issue have said individuals with mobility challenges are the very customers who would have the most trouble accessing food in a hurry if a drive-through went away.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
17 Feb. 2026
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The two-time All-Big Ten honoree hasn’t allowed a sack in three seasons, and only allowed two hurries last year.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The island’s breezes are perfect for kitesurfing, while water sports like kayaking, paddleboarding, and surfing are popular activities as well.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Forecasters said breezes with gusts from 25 mph to 30 mph early Tuesday would precede the cold.—
David Staats,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In 1995, Taschen published his first book, which made a stir with portraits of soft, indirect illumination, emphasizing naturalness.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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But the matter caused quite a stir in Georgia, where the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections sued to regain their materials and some Republicans have questioned the search.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Winners that scud through the court from all directions.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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In low, clear water when trout are spooky, a bait presented on a dry fly or scud hook will drift more naturally with the current and that can mean the difference between a take and a pass.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
7 Mar. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Williwaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/williwaw. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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