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storm

Definition for storm

noun as in outbreak of precipitation and wind

verb as in attack, rush

Strongest matches

assault, rip, roar, stalk, tear

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The Eaton fire, driven by a perfect storm of hurricane-force winds, cut through large swaths of neighborhoods, at times decimating entire blocks of homes and even large business structures.

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Scientists say human-driven climate change is making extreme weather events like storms and floods more deadly and destructive.

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Alas, the Blue Jays would quickly mount a response, storming to the lead with their own big blast — and their own big break.

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Passing 1.5C include more frequent and intense heatwaves and storms, increased damage to coral reefs and growing threats to human health and livelihoods, UN scientists have said.

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Jamaican officials have called on the public to get to higher ground and shelters ahead of the storm's arrival, with the prime minister warning it could be hugely destructive.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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