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cyclonic

[sahy-klon-ik] / saɪˈklɒn ɪk /


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To better understand what is driving these changes, the team used a novel classification method that combines types of anticyclonic and cyclonic air mass circulation with a regional climate model.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Shipped volumes of 195,000 tons were largely in line with Jefferies’s expectations, despite the closure of Port Hedland for part of March due to cyclonic activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The DMC said a cyclonic storm named "Ditwah" was moving across the island's eastern region, resulting in heavy rains across the country.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

But this holiday low-pressure system is cut off from the stream and merely wobbling its way toward Southern California in a cyclonic flow.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2023

Dover Wight Portland, I thought; northwest six to gale eight, becoming cyclonic...

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd




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