tornadic
- a word derived from tornado.
Example Sentences
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The city of Tallahassee said on the X social media platform that “possible tornadic activity” caused the widespread damage in the city of 200,000 people.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2024
Weather reports were grim, and the Texas Eclipse Festival canceled its events and asked attendees to leave early due to the chance of “high winds, tornadic activity, large hail and thunderstorms.”
From Slate ● Apr. 8, 2024
“Multiple businesses sustained damage, and the tornadic winds buckled metal garages.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
In the first track, immediate lunacy ensues with Mr. Black injecting his devilish brand of unbridled humor and sarcasm while the director tries to keep up with his tornadic and tangential themes.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 23, 2023
A tornadic blaze surrounded the dervish and engulfed the tavern.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
