as in hurricane
a violent and destructive storm in which powerful winds move around a central point
A siren alerted the town that they were in the path of a tornado. a tornado warning
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Recent Examples of tornado
Hollywood superstars Ryan Reynolds and Glen Powell took on bad guys and tornados this year, but that’s nothing compared to the threat of an ass-kicking from 94-year-old June Squibb.
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Jenelle Riley, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Severe storms and reported tornadoes swept across Oklahoma early Sunday, causing injuries and widespread power outages, according to authorities.
—CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
After Helene, Milton, a Category 3 hurricane, arrived on Oct. 9, further damaging Florida and causing 150 tornado warnings in the state.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
Oklahoma officials are ensuring access to polling places after deadly tornado threats.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jenelle Riley, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Severe storms and reported tornadoes swept across Oklahoma early Sunday, causing injuries and widespread power outages, according to authorities.
—CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
After Helene, Milton, a Category 3 hurricane, arrived on Oct. 9, further damaging Florida and causing 150 tornado warnings in the state.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
Oklahoma officials are ensuring access to polling places after deadly tornado threats.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Tornado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tornado. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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