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as in commotions
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 blows
a sudden brief rush of wind
a williwaw rose up seemingly out of nowhere and wreaked havoc with our campsite
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Noun
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Over the past year, men’s ski jumping has been marred by Norway’s cheating scandal and more recent genital manipulation rumors, which has become one of the early commotions of the Milano-Cortina Games.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the first half, both teams traded blows, with the largest lead being seven by the Bulldogs.—
Mukala Kabongo,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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He is seen performing first aid, administering back blows to the infant to remove the blockage.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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This method aims to create a personalized sleeping experience while minimizing disturbances at night.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sleep issues can also be a compounding factor with brain fog, so treating sleep disturbances with lifestyle changes such as sleep hygiene, eating a healthy diet, or medication to decrease hot flashes or night sweats can help.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Falling temperatures and gusty winds will occur behind the boundary with gusts upwards of 40 to 50 mph through the evening.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
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The score, a mix of lush disco and synth pop with hints of island breezes and karaoke camp, brings a club-like energy to the stage.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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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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About two couples, connected and dependent on one another, raising their kids alongside each other, facing the same turmoils, the same existential questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mayer and Strong offer a broad pop-history lesson, in which the same tensions and turmoils churn on and on in their terrible cycle throughout the decades; the only thing that’s changed are the aesthetics.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Anxiety about school and loud noises.—
Jozsef Papp,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Deputies heard loud noises and screaming from outside a nearby home and went into its backyard and saw a man being attacked by the two large dogs.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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And a subset of big-time traders travel far and wide every two or four years just to get in on the action, usually standing outside a venue with a board, blanket or scarf studded with rows of shiny, colorful pins.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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Over the past week, a 30-year-old TikTok personality with a famous actor beau showed up in an awful lot of front rows.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Williwaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/williwaws. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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