as in rains
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 downpours
There is also the possibility for heavy downpours, with as much as one and a half inches of rain falling, which could cause flooding issues, especially in low-lying areas and on roads.
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Laura Bannon, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
There were no immediate reports of deaths or serious injuries, but authorities said hundreds of homes on Oahu's North Shore had been damaged by last week's flooding, which came as heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week earlier.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
There were no immediate reports of deaths or serious injuries, but authorities said hundreds of homes on Oahu’s North Shore were damaged by the flooding, which came as heavy rain fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week earlier.
—Audrey McAvoy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years as heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago, officials said Friday while warning that still more rain was expected during the weekend.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, gusty winds, downpours and falling temperatures are continuing.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
This packable jacket will take up next to no space in your suitcase, and the high collared design, adjustable hem, and sleeve cuffs will keep you adequately protected from the heaviest of downpours.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
The dude has been knocked down by waves, face-planted while calling challenges, and conducted Tribal Council in both downpours and insufferable heat.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
AccuWeather said storms Tuesday night could target parts of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa with significant and damaging hail, thunderstorms, torrential downpours and strong wind gusts.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Laura Bannon, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
There were no immediate reports of deaths or serious injuries, but authorities said hundreds of homes on Oahu's North Shore had been damaged by last week's flooding, which came as heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week earlier.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
There were no immediate reports of deaths or serious injuries, but authorities said hundreds of homes on Oahu’s North Shore were damaged by the flooding, which came as heavy rain fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week earlier.
—Audrey McAvoy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years as heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago, officials said Friday while warning that still more rain was expected during the weekend.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, gusty winds, downpours and falling temperatures are continuing.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
This packable jacket will take up next to no space in your suitcase, and the high collared design, adjustable hem, and sleeve cuffs will keep you adequately protected from the heaviest of downpours.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
The dude has been knocked down by waves, face-planted while calling challenges, and conducted Tribal Council in both downpours and insufferable heat.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
AccuWeather said storms Tuesday night could target parts of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa with significant and damaging hail, thunderstorms, torrential downpours and strong wind gusts.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downpours
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Flooding events have affected 21 counties and at least two rivers have burst their banks since heavy rains started earlier this month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Summer monsoon storms stayed away, while winter rains fizzled.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The National Weather Service confirmed on Tuesday that 12 tornadoes were produced across Illinois and northern Indiana during a series of severe storms earlier this month.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Last week, two major storms dumped four feet of rain in Oʻahu and Maui, according to CBS.—
Chantell Murphy,
Outside,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Downpours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downpours. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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