MONSOON Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

monsoon

noun

Definition of monsoon

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

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And heavy downpours—which are increasing as the planet warms—are too forceful to trap the tiny air bubbles required to launch the scent into the air.

— Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
During the Malaysian Grand Prix's previous run from 1999-2017, the track became notorious for sudden downpours which made for thrilling races and some unexpected results.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of downpour

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The county faced the deluge of lawsuits after a change in state law, known as Assembly Bill 218, allowed people to sue over abuse that took place decades ago.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Second, like Philip Morris, Monsanto, Blackwater, and Facebook before, this looks like a classic rebrand attempt in the face of a deluge of bad press.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

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Simon has weakened to a Category 2 storm, its eye remaining just offshore as its most powerful winds and rain slammed communities between the Sierra Madre and the ocean and were forecast to persist off the coast of Puerto Vallarta.

— JAIMIE DING, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Typically, when embroiled in these sorts of escalating back-and-forths, Larry’s go-to move was the quit-and-storm-off.

— Blake J. Harris, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

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