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
  • Traditionally, as qubits increase in number, their sensitivity to tiny disturbances also rises, leading to errors.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • According to The Sun, the RT-G’s AI capabilities include facial recognition to identify known criminals and detect disturbances.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of disturbances
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  • Some areas have already suffered from whiteout conditions amid blizzards, while others saw storms spark power outages.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Another reason such blizzards are dangerous is the cold temperatures that follow behind the Arctic front.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of blizzards
Noun
  • Owners can do a number of things to relieve this type of anxiety in dogs, such as leaving a long-lasting chew toy with them when leaving and keeping the radio on to muffle outside noises.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Most of the noises came from places crews couldn't reach, deep inside the ship and where holes cut to allow the sailors out also would let more seawater to rush in.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of noises
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  • However, there are few states that are more threatened than Florida, where nearly 75% of residents live in coastal areas impacted by rising sea levels, intensifying hurricanes, and relentless heat.
    Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The year of 2024 also saw several hurricanes ravage entire communities, and demand for that real estate will reflect that history.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of hurricanes
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