monsoon

noun

Definition of monsoonnext
as in downpour

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Recent Examples of monsoon Prudic says that the Sonoran Desert parts of Arizona have basically two springs, one in March post-winter rains, and one in September post-monsoon. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Southwest monsoon in the Philippines The Philippines have also been battered by monsoon flooding, which is expected to persist until Thursday, according to local media reports. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 Last year’s record-shattering monsoon season is heightening the urgency to invest in climate resilience. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 Thanks to monsoon rains in late July and early August, there was plenty. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monsoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monsoon
  1. downpour
  2. deluge
  3. storm
  4. cloudburst
Noun
  • That work was made harder for the vast majority hit by the downpours, including these three people, who did not have flood insurance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • On Sunday, Harris, Hough, and Scott met Judge and the rest of the team in person after braving the downpour to shoot promotional images on the field.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of downpour
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  • Given this was such a deluge, a few of the most notable points of concern might be an appropriate rain gauge.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Those projections were revised down (and revised down again) after a deluge of bad buzz.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of deluge
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  • Whether windows have been damaged by a recent storm or have simply reached the end of their useful life, a coordinated replacement project can improve comfort, energy efficiency and curb appeal while helping homeowners prepare for future weather.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond the microbes, mudflats, mangrove forests, and salt marshes help protect shorelines from erosion and storm surges.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of storm
Noun
  • Another cloudburst is already forming somewhere over the horizon.
    — Ravi S. Bhalla, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Last year, cloudbursts, floods and landslides caused significant loss of life and property across India.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of cloudburst

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“Monsoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monsoon. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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