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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
order was restored to the court after the judge put a stop to the defendant's tempestuous outburst
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as in turbulent
marked by sudden or violent disturbance
in terms of social change, the 1960s are generally considered the most tempestuous decade in recent American history
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as in rough
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
we spent a tempestuous night stranded on the summit of the mountain
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as in bleak
marked by wet and windy conditions
stay indoors this weekend as the weather promises to be tempestuous
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Recent Examples of tempestuous
While Yemaya represents healing and nurturing, her daughter Oya wields the tempestuous force of storms, a power both awe-inspiring and destructive.
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Anita Kopacz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
But it's been almost eerie silence this time around ahead of what usually is a tempestuous series between foes India and Australia.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
But there will be twists and turns in cricket's most tempestuous rivalry.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The natural world echoes Rat’s tempestuous inner world.
—Tegan Tegani, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Nov. 2024
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Anita Kopacz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
But it's been almost eerie silence this time around ahead of what usually is a tempestuous series between foes India and Australia.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
But there will be twists and turns in cricket's most tempestuous rivalry.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The natural world echoes Rat’s tempestuous inner world.
—Tegan Tegani, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempestuous
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After all, we too are drawn to violent, meaningless spectacle to distract us from matters of substance.Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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When people receive treatment for their psychosis, their chance of violent behavior decreases.3 Challenges With Treatment Both psychosis and schizophrenia can be difficult to treat, mainly because people experiencing either one may be resistant to receiving help.Brittany Dube, Health, 16 Jan. 2025
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But wearied by a turbulent couple of years that saw points deductions, relegation battles and near-constant speculation over the future of the club, the 53-year-old made clear his view that his methods were no longer having the same impact.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Aikman too had some turbulent times early in his career with the Dallas Cowboys.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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That way, your rough and weathered heels will be healed and hydrated.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 9 Jan. 2025
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This is a rough first cut of Biden's foreign policy legacy.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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More than 12,000 homes have been destroyed by ferocious fires that have left at least 11 dead.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Then, as the ferocious winds began to die down on Wednesday, firefighters were once again able to take to the air, scooping up water from the ocean and reservoirs and dumping it on the fires.Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Lyft’s challenges were compounded by fierce rivalry with Uber (NYSE: UBER) and the disruptive impact of the pandemic.Trefis Team, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Tariffs Don't Have to Make Economic Sense to Appeal to Trump Voters The debates over tariffs were fierce.Einav Rabinovitch-Fox / Made by History, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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Senate Democrats are furious that President-elect Trump has reached out to conservative Justice Samuel Alito amid a push by Trump for the high court to halt his criminal sentencing.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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For years, murmurs of a US TikTok ban have left users and creators furious and terrified that a social media app that had become central to their lives could be taken away.Vox Staff, Vox, 10 Jan. 2025
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The uncrewed craft will then land near a volcanic feature called Mons Latreille within Mare Crisium – a 300-mile-wide basin in the northeast quadrant of the moon's near side.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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For wellness seekers, Champagne Beach invites you to relax in its natural jacuzzi, where volcanic seafloor vents create soothing bubbles.Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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But anyone who knows Fox News knows there are rabid fans of Fox News out there.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
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If that wasn't ridiculous enough, the following internet pile-on was so rabid Bieber reached out to Gomez to ask her fans to stop sending her death threats.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Tempestuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempestuous. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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