cyclones

noun

plural of cyclone
as in hurricanes

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  1. hurricanes
  2. typhoons
Noun
  • The declaration activates the state's emergency management plan to prepare for hurricanes and other potential natural disasters, allowing actions including the deployment of personnel and equipment to respond.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The Carolinas’ coasts face flooding and hurricanes too, and Hurricane Helene’s destruction in western North Carolina in 2024 showed the mountains aren’t immune.
    — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of hurricanes
Noun
  • This year, weather has added another layer of volatility, with typhoons and a prolonged heatwave already affecting monthly retail patterns.
    — Li Jun, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The past month has seen a number of major natural disasters occur around the globe, from earthquakes to floods, droughts and typhoons.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of typhoons
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“Cyclones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cyclones. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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