Synonyms for tornado
tɔrˈneɪ doʊtor·na·do

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:2.6 / 18 votes

1. tornado, twisternoun

   a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

   Synonyms:
   crack cocaine, crack, twister, cruller

2. crack, crack cocaine, tornadonoun

   a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive

   Synonyms:
   go, cracking, fracture, whirl, fling, sally, crack, fissure, wisecrack, twister, quip, pass, cleft, offer, snap, crevice, chap, scissure, cranny, gap, crack cocaine, shot

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1. • Cocaine
   • Cyclone

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:2.3 / 3 votes

1. tornadonoun

   Synonyms:
   storm (of great violence and with a whirling motion), hurricane, whirlwind

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. tornadonoun

   Synonyms:
   hurricane, cyclone, whirlwind

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1. List of paraphrases for "tornado":

   tornadoes, twister, hurricane, storm, torpedo, typhoon, whirlwind, cyclone

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How to use tornado in a sentence?

1. Matt Elliott:

   The lower tornado activity has largely been the result of an unfavorable pattern for tornadoes with occasional strong cold fronts shunting the deep, rich, high-quality moisture from the Gulf of Mexico south of Tornado Alley.

2. Victor Gensini:

   If you look back through history, some of our greatest or most significant tornado seasons in history have been associated with a La Niña.

3. Eric Johnson:

   To say that I wasnt starting to lose hope in ever finding her again would be a lie, me and my wife would pray daily that God was keeping her safe out there until he brought her home to us. In this image taken Sunday, Bella, an Australian shepherd, is held by her owner Eric Johnson in Cookeville, Tenn. The dog was found Sunday after being missing for 54 days following a tornado that ravaged Putnam County and flattened the Johnson’s family home in early March. ( Eric Johnson/Facebook) On Friday, a friend of the Johnsons who tracks missing animals after storms told them she received a call about Bella. Sarah Romeyn set up cameras on a fence between two buildings and was able to capture Bella after the Australian shepherd came out to eat food Sarah Romeyn put out for Sarah Romeyn. Bella, an Australian shepherd, was found Sunday after being missing for 54 days following a tornado that ravaged Putnam County and flattened the Johnson family home in early March. ( Eric Johnson/Facebook) Eric Johnson helped with Bellas capture on Sunday after getting a call around 6 p.m. from Sarah Romeyn. Sarah Romeyn was taken forpet grooming and to receive care, then Sarah Romeyn wasreunited with the family after 54 days. TENNESSEE TORNADO VICTIMS INCLUDE BEAUTIFUL FAMILY OF 3, COUPLE IN THEIR 80S.

4. Josie Beeson:

   I had just gotten through the door to the basement when it hit the house. Unfortunately, I lost my dog to the tornado.

5. Gretchen Whitmer:

   My heart goes out to the families and small businesses impacted by the tornado and severe weather in Gaylord, to the entire Gaylord community -- Michigan is with you. We will do what it takes to rebuild.