Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hailstorms
Noun
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As heavy rainstorms drenched areas near Indianapolis, residents in parts of southeastern Marion County reported pea-sized hail.—
Carol Kugler,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Over the past several days, Southern California has been hit with a series of powerful rainstorms that have caused flooding, downed trees and power outages.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The whole experience tasted of the sea and the end of summer, punctuated by soft little cloudbursts on the palate.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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Heavy rain is not uncommon in South Asia this time of year, but experts largely agree that the frequency and intensity of cloudbursts have increased in recent years, in part due to climate change.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sunday’s snowfall could rank among the city’s biggest snowstorms in the past century and a half.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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After nearly a full week of heavy snowstorms in the Sierra Nevada, which brought multiple feet to some portions of the mountain, blue skies are on the horizon.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These storms begin as minor or average storms and then go through a rapid, explosive intensification, delivering heavy snow, blizzards, thundersnow, coastal flooding and flooding rains.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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With winter in full blow, blizzards, sub-zero temperatures, and icicles are always in the forecast.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Hailstorms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hailstorms. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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