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cyclones

noun

plural of cyclone

as in hurricanes

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Derechos are fast-moving bands of thunderstorms with powerful, destructive winds that follow straight lines, unlike the winds in tornadoes and hurricanes.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Insurance can also be costly or hard to get, especially in places prone to hurricanes.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of hurricanes

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China’s largest container ports continue to endure congestion and delays weeks after multiple typhoons hit the eastern part of the country, causing some carriers to skip calls at the gateways.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Scientists say global warming has made extreme weather more likely, including stronger typhoons.

— Reuters, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026

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