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storms

  • plural
    of storm.
    storm
    noun
    a disturbance of the normal condition of the atmosphere, manifesting itself by winds of unusual force or direction, often accompanied by rain, snow, hail, thunder, and lightning, or flying sand or dust.
  • present tense form
    of storm (3rd person singular).
    storm
    noun
    a disturbance of the normal condition of the atmosphere, manifesting itself by winds of unusual force or direction, often accompanied by rain, snow, hail, thunder, and lightning, or flying sand or dust.

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Residents say they still experience outages during heavy storms, as Laos's own electricity infrastructure is outdated and the state utility is heavily in debt.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

Powerful storms, landslides, and other extreme events can bend or displace trees, making the capacity to regain an appropriate posture essential for their resilience.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

With no storms on the horizon any time soon, it is likely to be a while before we see the arrival of Chloe, the next name on this year's storm list.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Over the last week we had the first two named storms of the season - Austen and Boelo - which gave much of the UK significant and much needed rain.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

She slaps the book down on my desk and storms off.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle