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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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The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2024
The northern end of one segment within the squall line curled back on itself, acquired counterclockwise rotation and began producing intermittent tornadoes.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
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While flying over southeast Ohio, the Shenandoah encountered a powerful squall line that tore the airship apart.
—The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2024
The northern end of one segment within the squall line curled back on itself, acquired counterclockwise rotation and began producing intermittent tornadoes.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
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“Squall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squall. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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