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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
The bad blood reached a boiling point in the sixth inning when Flaherty hit Tatis in the side, leading to a stare from the tempestuous right fielder and words from Profar.
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Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
That was never going to be easy, because red dwarfs like TRAPPIST-1 tend to be tempestuous, erupting and flaring in ways that can blast away atmospheres and also confound the weak atmospheric signal JWST is trying to detect.
—Bydaniel Clery, science.org, 20 June 2024
Much like Wright himself, the house has a tempestuous history, including multiple fires and murder.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2024
Lee Daniels’ The Deliverance is, on the one hand, a typical and considered domestic drama about a matriarch (Andra Day) balancing family obligations, alcoholism and a tempestuous relationship with her mother (Glenn Close).
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
That was never going to be easy, because red dwarfs like TRAPPIST-1 tend to be tempestuous, erupting and flaring in ways that can blast away atmospheres and also confound the weak atmospheric signal JWST is trying to detect.
—Bydaniel Clery, science.org, 20 June 2024
Much like Wright himself, the house has a tempestuous history, including multiple fires and murder.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2024
Lee Daniels’ The Deliverance is, on the one hand, a typical and considered domestic drama about a matriarch (Andra Day) balancing family obligations, alcoholism and a tempestuous relationship with her mother (Glenn Close).
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempestuous
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This was not his first attempt to plan a violent event.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Election officials are on guard for equipment failures and software issues that snarled some local vote counts in prior elections – as well as violent threats that have infected the democratic process.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the recent Saturday Night movie, which mythologizes the series’ turbulent birth, Gabrielle LaBelle (playing a young Michaels) gives a speech about how SNL should feel like a wild night out in the city, all jazz and revelry.Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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In these turbulent times, the role of states in safeguarding fundamental rights has never been more crucial.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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What Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay really meant to him, the Warriors Curry, on a rough shooting night, took a charge on Jake LaRavia and then swiped Jaylen Wells in the backcourt before hitting a 3.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Clippers find something in reserve, rally past Spurs for 1st Intuit Dome win There are issues aplenty in Clippers’ rough six-game start Can James Harden carry these Clippers at 35?Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Characteristically, once she was married, Stewart tackled every ambition with ferocious discipline and took each failure as a personal crisis.Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Lebanon’s health sector has been in the thick of a ferocious Israeli air assault as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire in an ongoing war, with the country’s south and Beirut’s southern suburbs hardest hit.Allegra Goodwin and Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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Competition is fierce:Phoenix progressives want their City Council seat back Who is running for Phoenix District 5? Maryvale-area residents will choose between incumbent Councilwoman Betty Guardado and challenger JJ Martinez in District 5.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Oz went on to lose to now-Sen. John Fetterman, D. Pennsylvania is home to fierce and competitive presidential-level fighting and the Senate race is no different.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The videos, and the furious reaction from Trump supporters, illustrate two key facets of the US presidential campaign.Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Venus, reportedly furious, threatened to take them to court to seek full custody of the children.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The nearest villages were covered by thick volcanic ash on Monday morning, Heronimus added.Reuters, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Padrón eventually relocated his factory to Nicaragua, where the mineral-rich volcanic soil, which imparts the leaves with distinctive earthy characteristics, was similar to Cuba’s Pinar del Río.Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
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Sticking with players who entered this season unknown to all the but the most rabid CFF fans, Army's dynamic QB is worth a look.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Easter eggs, the signature color, the rabid fans.David LaChapelle, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Tempestuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempestuous. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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