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natural disaster

[nach-er-uhl-di-zas-ter] / ˈnætʃ ər əl dɪˈzæs tər /
NOUN
act of God
Synonyms
WEAK
accident circumstances beyond one's control earthquake force majeure freak accident hurricane inevitable accident marvel phenomenon supernatural event tornado unavoidable casualty unforeseen event vis major wonder

Example Sentences

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It noted the fires were the third-worst natural disaster in American history in terms of insured losses, at $40 billion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Because, for veterans of modern warfare, the question isn’t how to come to grips with something that befell us in the manner of a natural disaster.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

The United States grants TPS to people deemed to be in danger if they return to their home countries because of war, natural disaster or other "extraordinary" circumstances.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

In 2024, Congress approved $10 billion in bailout funds and $21 billion in natural disaster relief for growers and ranchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

Danny’s trading life was man versus man, but this felt more like man versus nature: The synthetic CDO had become a synthetic natural disaster.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis