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Derecho in a sentence

Derecho meaning

A windstorm characterized by strong, straight-line winds.

Using Derecho

  • The main meaning on this page is: A windstorm characterized by strong, straight-line winds.
  • In the example corpus, derecho often appears in combinations such as: the derecho, derecho is, derecho storm.

Context around Derecho

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24.1 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 6 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

2020 1× unusual 1× tax 1×

Often after:

storm 2× hit 1× crop 1× roared 1× tornado 1× struck 1× windstorm 1× two 1× producing 1×

Sentence patterns with Derecho

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

a derecho is not 1× a derecho storm extreme 1× a tax derecho de piso 1× after the derecho tornado 1× as a derecho by the 1× as a derecho roared across 1× aug 10 derecho have been 1× derecho is a 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a closer look 1× a derecho is 1× a derecho storm 1× a powerful line 1× a week later 1× border trespassers and 1×

Common sentence endings:

a big toll 1× as the rockies 1× corn ratings tumbling 1× for a driveway 1× hit in may 1× ho chi minh 1×

Words around Derecho

Just before it in the word index:

derech 5 dere 10 derderian 4 derc 2 derbyshirelive 2 derbyshire 298

Just after it in the word index:

dereck 14 derecognition 3 derefaka 2 dereferenced 4 deregister 10 deregistered 16

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaditya 24 aardman 24 abbess 24 abbi 24 abbo 24 abdo 24

Corpus analysis for Derecho

  • In this selection, "derecho" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, 2020, unusual, tax, storm, hit and crop stand out and add context to how "derecho" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a derecho is not and a derecho storm extreme. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "derecho" sits close to words such as aaditya, aardman and abbess, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with derecho

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

A derecho is not quite a hurricane. (7 words)

I remember when the derecho hit in May. (8 words)

A closer look at derecho crop damage sends corn ratings tumbling. (11 words)

Longer example sentences

A powerful line of severe thunderstorms known as a derecho roared across the West on Saturday, which forecasters described as a rare event that left damage reports from Utah all the way to North Dakota. (35 words)

This was even more unusual: Derecho-producing lines of storms are driven by a pool of cold air near the ground, which would typically be disrupted by a mountain range as tall as the Rockies. (35 words)

President Trump is due to visit Cedar Rapids today (Tuesday) and Governor Reynolds says it will give the president a better idea of the impact last week’s derecho has had on the state. (34 words)

Example sentences (19)

Derecho is a huge shower complex that can be up to 400 km in size.

I remember when the derecho hit in May.

It’s estimated that 30% of the canopy of Grinnell was destroyed as a result of the Emerald Ash Borer and the 2020 derecho.

A closer look at derecho crop damage sends corn ratings tumbling.

A derecho is not quite a hurricane.

A Derecho storm, extreme August heat, a surprise friendly September Quarterly Socks report, and exceptional export demand has wiped out that negative price sentiment.

A powerful line of severe thunderstorms known as a derecho roared across the West on Saturday, which forecasters described as a rare event that left damage reports from Utah all the way to North Dakota.

A week later, Park Forest Public Works crews were out Monday cleaning up after the derecho tornado.

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Huge Storm Splits Tree in Two Occurred on August 10, 2020 / West Des Moines, Iowa, USA Info from Licensor: "The tree in the front yard fell during the Derecho storm that hit Iowa.

On Aug. 10 when the derecho struck at around 11 a.m., Dwayne was driving a truck home from another farm where he had been hauling rock for a driveway.

President Trump is due to visit Cedar Rapids today (Tuesday) and Governor Reynolds says it will give the president a better idea of the impact last week’s derecho has had on the state.

Ten additional counties counties affected by the Aug. 10 derecho have been approved for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individual Assistance Program, Gov. Kim Reynold’s office announced Tuesday.

The derecho that hit Cedar Rapids on Aug. 10 caused $60 million to $80 million worth of damage, according to the city.

The derecho windstorm in August across a wide section of the state and the continued drought into September have taken a big toll.

The tour leg that went through Eastern Iowa reported heavy damage following the derecho two weeks ago.

This was even more unusual: Derecho-producing lines of storms are driven by a pool of cold air near the ground, which would typically be disrupted by a mountain range as tall as the Rockies.

Winds as high as 100 miles per hour (160 kph) hit eastern Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin and parts of Illinois in the widespread storm classified as a “derecho” by the National Weather Service.

Border-trespassers and smugglers, in turn, pay drug cartels a tax — derecho de piso — to gain passage through sections of the border controlled by the criminal rackets.

Written by Chilean composer and singer-songwriter Víctor Jara, "El Derecho de Vivir en Paz" — translated as "The Right to Live in Peace" — was originally a tribute to Vietnamese communist leader Ho Chi Minh.

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Common combinations with derecho

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "derecho" in a sentence?
An example: "Derecho is a huge shower complex that can be up to 400 km in size." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "derecho" from authentic English texts.
What does "derecho" mean?
Derecho means: A windstorm characterized by strong, straight-line winds.
How many example sentences with "derecho" are there?
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