as in turbulent
marked by wet and windy conditions
the weather report warned that the holiday weekend would be spoiled by inclement weather
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Recent Examples of inclement
Preds’ new goalie hustles to reach Minnesota There was no inclement weather affecting travel in the north on Saturday, making the Nashville coach confident that the newest Predator would arrive in Minnesota by warmup time.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 Dec. 2024
These lockable, lidded containers can hold multiple parcels and offer protection from thieves as well as inclement weather.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
These parking bans are designed to keep the city’s streets clear and cars moving despite inclement weather — and to prevent recurrences of problems that happened in 1967 and 1979 when Chicago came to a traffic standstill due to major snowstorms.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
Though the inclement weather might occur after the busiest travel days, AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tom Kines told Newsweek that winter weather could still impact those who postpone their travel until the last minute, or who have less than a few hours to drive to their destination.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 Dec. 2024
These lockable, lidded containers can hold multiple parcels and offer protection from thieves as well as inclement weather.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
These parking bans are designed to keep the city’s streets clear and cars moving despite inclement weather — and to prevent recurrences of problems that happened in 1967 and 1979 when Chicago came to a traffic standstill due to major snowstorms.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
Though the inclement weather might occur after the busiest travel days, AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tom Kines told Newsweek that winter weather could still impact those who postpone their travel until the last minute, or who have less than a few hours to drive to their destination.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclement
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Nissan has weathered a turbulent decade, including the 2018 arrest of former boss Carlos Ghosn, who later jumped bail and fled Japan concealed in a music equipment box.AFP, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
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President Joe Biden, who has played a less public role in the process throughout a turbulent week, was expected to sign the measure into law Saturday.LISA MASCARO, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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On a recent rainy Wednesday in Manhattan, Leonid Kogut sat and looked in awe at Apex, a stegosaurus that spans 27 feet.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Landed during the rainy season in a swamp, the emigrants found neither fresh water nor waterproof dwellings awaiting them, though they were shortly regaled with a supply of skates!Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 13 Dec. 2024
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Remember, this was a pretty bleak time for basic cable.Josef Adalian, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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The reality that the Giants have four more games of this despair is painfully bleak.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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But the black arms really do pop against a snowy background.The Editors, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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With strong drinks poured and a lively DJ, we were transported to an afternoon at a snowy version of a Mykonos club.Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Inclement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclement. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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