squalls 1 of 2

noun

Definition of squallsnext
plural of squall
1
as in storms
a disturbance of the atmosphere accompanied by wind and often by precipitation (as rain or snow) a snow squall is expected tonight

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as in commotions
a state of noisy, confused activity the annual squall created when the store holds its biggest sale of the year

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squalls

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verb

present tense third-person singular of squall
as in shrieks
to cry out loudly and emotionally the baby squalled in pain

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  1. disturbances
  2. blizzards
  3. noises
  4. hurricanes
Noun
  • Can a synthetic interviewee say the absurd is a very valuable element in generating disturbances in discourse?
    Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The problem, then, is that generative AI knows how to write discourses perfectly without generating disturbances.
    Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • The remaining reasons include tornadoes, wildfires and a range of other causes such as extreme heat waves and blizzards.
    Christian Weller, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
  • What about snowstorms and blizzards?
    Rashad Alexander, Journal Sentinel, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of blizzards
Noun
  • The attic emits cooing noises at night.
    Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • As prey animals, they can be easily startled and stressed by the loud noises and fast, uncoordinated movements typical of excited kids.
    Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of noises
Noun
  • Eight hurricanes since 1950 have killed 100 or more people.
    Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
  • From the economic impact of slavery and Civil War, to Jim Crow laws, to the disastrous hurricanes of the climate crisis.
    Fran Tirado, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of hurricanes
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