inclement

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈkle-mənt How to pronounce inclement (audio)
Definition of inclementnext
as in turbulent
marked by wet and windy conditions the weather report warned that the holiday weekend would be spoiled by inclement weather

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Recent Examples of inclement Topline Strong storm systems along the Gulf Coast and in the East contributed to over 6,000 flight delays Thursday, marking the latest wave of delays worsened by inclement weather this week as the Juneteenth holiday weekend approaches. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 The Giants’ series-opening game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Tuesday was suspended due to inclement weather. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 The game was delayed for 1 hour, 7 minutes in the middle of the first inning due to inclement weather. — CBS News, 11 June 2026 If there is inclement weather, it will be moved to nearby Calvary Baptist Church at 551 Arlington Ave. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclement
  1. turbulent
  2. rainy
  3. bleak
  4. snowy
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  • Still, Saudi Arabia has viewed attendance at the event, and general support for the Gulf during turbulent times, as a loyalty test for global business leaders.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Zacharia’s time in China was just one of her career highlights that triggered intense media scrutiny following her brief and turbulent appointment as White House press secretary.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of turbulent
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  • There are waterproof Sorel boots for rainy-day exploring, classic Adidas sneakers for casual outfits, and plenty of polished options, from slingback flats and ballet flats to easy slip-on loafers.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Clippers fans also deserve more than having their parking picked up until an hour before game time, on one rainy workday, on late notice.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of rainy
Adjective
  • Under Sorrells, morale at the office is bleak and has resulted in an exodus, according to two veteran prosecutors who left the office and spoke on the condition they not be identified.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Yet missing from this bleak picture are the ways that Ukraine has already adapted to escalating attacks.
    — Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of bleak
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  • He was transfixed by the climbing tools hanging from the walls, and by the photographs of the store’s owners scaling snowy peaks in Alaska.
    — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Can Boise residents expect cold, snowy weather this winter — or warm, dry conditions?
    — Hali Smith October 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of snowy

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