as in rain
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
the downpour was so heavy that we were soaked by the time we got to the car
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Recent Examples of downpour
Meteorologists explained that while most of the region would see at least one to four inches of precipitation, some locations could face even heavier and more sustained downpours, especially during the midweek morning commute and into Thursday, according to FOX 4 News.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Yes, some folks were still soggy from the downpour, but people were ready to get back inside and party.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 6 June 2025
Here’s your guide from the NWS to staying safe during downpours:
Beware of swollen waterways:
In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
Driving through downpours: Safety guidelines for wet roads Rain can turn roads into hazards.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 3 June 2025
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Yes, some folks were still soggy from the downpour, but people were ready to get back inside and party.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 6 June 2025
Here’s your guide from the NWS to staying safe during downpours:
Beware of swollen waterways:
In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
Driving through downpours: Safety guidelines for wet roads Rain can turn roads into hazards.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downpour
rain
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By Thursday evening, five inches of rain had fallen in parts of western Texas, including Midland and Odessa.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 July 2025
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The Guadalupe River has had a history of floods, with one of the most prominent incidents occurring in 1987, when five to 10 inches of rain fell in the upper headwaters of the river’s basin.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Downpour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downpour. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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