superstorm
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5.5
- noun
- /ˈsuːpərˌstɔrm/
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supertormenta
- In October 2012, Superstorm Sandy caused significant destruction along the East Coast of the United States.
- Superstorm Sandy
- Superstorm Sandy hit
- devastated by Superstorm
Obviously, the impetus for us being here was the storm, the Superstorm that slammed into the East Coast about six weeks ago, now called Sandy.
- Obviously, the impetus for us being here was the storm, the Superstorm that slammed into the East Coast about six weeks ago, now called Sandy.
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But she is worried about the aftereffects of Superstorm Sandy in some hard-hit areas of Connecticut.
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One lesson from Superstorm Sandy: low-lying urban centers are vulnerable to the consequences of climate change.
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And then of course, later in the year, in late October, we had Superstorm Sandy again.
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To donate money and supplies to animals affected by Superstorm Sandy, contact:
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Congress does not need to legislate new laws for a federal response to Superstorm Sandy.
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I never thought I would deliver during Superstorm Sandy and be without power for 12 days with a newborn.
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Quinnipiac did not conduct a final poll after Superstorm Sandy hit the eastern U.S.
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An aerial view of Mount Loretto after Superstorm Sandy.
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Carvel Ice Cream has teamed up with the American Red Cross to raise money for the Superstorm Sandy relief efforts.
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NPR interviewed Dr. Radley Horton yesterday about the correlation between Sandy, the superstorm, and global warming.
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Synonyms
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2.2
A very strong storm that forms over warm ocean water with powerful winds and heavy rain
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3.7
A very strong storm with winds that spin and bring heavy rain and damage
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3.8
A very strong storm with heavy rain and strong winds that forms in the western Pacific or the Indian Ocean
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6.0
A situation in which several bad things happen at the same time and make things much worse
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3.0
A storm with very strong winds that can cause damage
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3.4
A very strong storm with high winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning
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8.9
A very large and powerful storm that happens when different bad storms join together
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7.4
A large powerful thunderstorm with a rotating rising wind that can produce tornadoes, hail, and heavy rain
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7.7
A very strong storm that causes great damage and danger
An extremely violent storm that causes widespread damage and destruction
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Etymology
The word superstorm combines super- and storm, and super- means 'above' or 'very', as in supermarket or superhero. So a superstorm is a storm that is much bigger or stronger than normal, and we also use it for a situation with too many big problems.