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as in storm
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 commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the annual squall created when the store holds its biggest sale of the year
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Recent Examples of squall
Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
The warning is in place until 10.15 a.m. Snow squalls are a rapid weather hazard that can create sudden whiteout conditions and icy roads within minutes.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
Black Francis still shrieked, Joey Santiago’s guitar still squalled, Lenchantin’s bass still offered a choppy plunk, and the bam-thwok of David Lovering’s drums still kept the chaos anchored.
—Marc Hirsh, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2023
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Noun
On May 15, 2018, a large-scale squall line of severe thunderstorms that stretched from Western Pennsylvania to southern New England to Maryland.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
The warning is in place until 10.15 a.m. Snow squalls are a rapid weather hazard that can create sudden whiteout conditions and icy roads within minutes.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
Snow squall safety tips NWS offers the following snow squall warning safety tips:
Avoid or delay motor vehicle travel until the snow squall warning passes.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
Black Francis still shrieked, Joey Santiago’s guitar still squalled, Lenchantin’s bass still offered a choppy plunk, and the bam-thwok of David Lovering’s drums still kept the chaos anchored.
—Marc Hirsh, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squall
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Winter storm warnings and weather advisories were in place for the northeastern parts of the state.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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At the eye of the storm was Jessica Gunning, the British actress who put in a flawless performance as Martha, the woman who became unhealthily obsessed with Gadd’s Donnie.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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For all the commotion around Arsenal’s set-plays, it’s been forgotten that Everton are actually pretty good at them too.Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Trading Range for the 10-Year Treasury Yield For all the recent commotion, the 10-year Treasury yield bounces between 3.3% and 5%, with an even narrower 3.6% to 4.7% range recently.Brett Owens, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Candiace is building a family of her own, and chose to pursue that journey in an environment where she was not constantly triggered into a shrieking emotional mess at each conflict.Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
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That stage when your child shrieking and hitting motorcycle decibel levels throughout the day is just a whole different level than leaving full milk cups at the table — as annoying and wasteful as that is.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Mar. 2024
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The force of the collision pushed up mountains three miles high; millions of years of tempests wore them down.Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
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Expansive rain from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded, without shelter and awaiting rescue Saturday as the cleanup began from a tempest that killed at least 64 people, caused widespread destruction across the U.S. Southeast and left millions without power.STEPHEN SMITH, arkansasonline.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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The Norwalk Combined Dispatch & Communication Center received a call of a disturbance at the residence on Adams Avenue around 7:04 p.m. on Monday, according to the Norwalk Police Department.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 25 Dec. 2024
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There may also be some geomagnetic disturbance — possibly triggering aurora — on Dec. 24.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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This mix of bright green, blue, pink, and pink in a chrome finish by celebrity nail artist Britney Tokyo just screams NYE party.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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There’s also an experimental score by Daniel Blumberg made of bangs and piano plinks and noises that sound like a dozen balloons screaming.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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The chance of precipitation is 100% with showers, a possible thunderstorm and a high near 61.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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While the strongest part of the system passed by Saturday afternoon, the NWS warned of isolated severe thunderstorms continuing throughout the morning.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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On a recent night, the Syrian American activist is in a hurry to get on the road.Claire Harbage, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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That salary could triple in a hurry once the pitcher becomes eligible for arbitration.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Squall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squall. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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