as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
economic news that unleashed a hurricane on the trading floor
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Recent Examples of hurricane
Grid hardening is being discussed in other states as well in response to hurricanes, tropical cyclones, snow storms, and wildfires.
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Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
On a post-earnings call with analysts, Advance Auto Parts executives told analysts its quarterly results were also impacted by hurricanes and the CrowdStrike outage, Reuters reported.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
In October, the U.S. economy added a modest 12,000 jobs, a figure economists attribute in part to the impact of recent strikes and hurricanes that temporarily sidelined many workers from payrolls.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
The hurricanes left over 200 people dead in their wake, including in North Carolina and Georgia, and many structures destroyed.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
On a post-earnings call with analysts, Advance Auto Parts executives told analysts its quarterly results were also impacted by hurricanes and the CrowdStrike outage, Reuters reported.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
In October, the U.S. economy added a modest 12,000 jobs, a figure economists attribute in part to the impact of recent strikes and hurricanes that temporarily sidelined many workers from payrolls.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
The hurricanes left over 200 people dead in their wake, including in North Carolina and Georgia, and many structures destroyed.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurricane
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After all the commotion loading the swordfish, there was lots of blood in the water, and Ofield was worried about sharks coming to claim their prize.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 24 Oct. 2024
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Consider keeping your pets in a quiet room away from the commotion and from open doors.Julia Lamont, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Officers were called around 7:45 p.m. Sunday to Sutter Street, off South First Street, in the city’s Washington-Guadalupe neighborhood for a report of a family disturbance at a home.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The National Hurricane Center has been monitoring an area of disturbance for several days, though the chances of formation have lingered at around 20 percent for the next seven days.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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In September, Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage across the southeastern U.S. and was the deadliest storm to hit the U.S. mainland since Katrina in 2005.ISABELLA O’MALLEY AND MARY KATHERINE WILDEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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That storm dropped 77 inches of snow onto Erie County, New York.Rebecca Coffey, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Keep scrolling to shop these fashion finds, but hurry, sizes are already selling out.Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Mashing the gas, the 27-year-old E60 lurched forward and eliminated the gap in a hurry.Sean Evans, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
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The director of The Seed of the Sacred Fig — now Germany’s official submission for Best International Feature Film — Rasoulof caused a stir earlier this year when his film, his 10th, was selected for Cannes.Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
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LaGuardia’s furry fugitive is not the only raccoon to have caused a stir this year.Sara Smart, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
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Happy Thanksgiving to all! — Steve Daniels, editorial board member This year has been filled with election turmoil and other big news events.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Some investors who foresee global turmoil roiling markets may prefer to avoid individual company stocks altogether, and bet instead on volatility and uncertainty itself.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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See what the fuss is about at The Reserve by Old Elk Distillery, its tasting room serving elevated tavern fare and cocktails.Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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Not everyone wants to host a grand feast for Thanksgiving — some folks prefer a takeout meal, while others would rather skip the fuss of hosting entirely.Kale Williams, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Some memories are amusing — Bonhoeffer’s visit to Black nightclubs and church services during a 1930s New York visit fuels his desire to make a joyful noise unto the Lord.Joe Leydon, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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The company’s noise cancellation system is applicable to the other markets.Bill Koenig, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Hurricane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurricane. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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