monsoons

Definition of monsoonsnext
plural of monsoon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for monsoons
Noun
  • Spotty showers will develop, and some downpours are possible.
    Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Austin has seen its fair share of wild weather during this time of year, ranging from subfreezing nights to near triple-digit temperatures, along with heavy downpours, large hail and intense lightning storms — even during SXSW.
    Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Several areas in the Kansas City metro are under severe weather watches and warnings, including a tornado warning, as storms roll through the area Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Officials offer up to $5,000 to residents cleaning up sewage backups after certain storms, though activists say more is needed.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Recent rainstorms across California are also contributing to a surge in termite sightings.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Then, for those seeds to grow, rainstorms need to occur at an even interval between winter and spring.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Monsoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monsoons. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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