Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monsoons
Noun
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The downpours prompted flash flood warnings for parts of Maui and the Big Island.—
Dakota Smith,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026 -
Although most of the rain will be off and on throughout Wednesday and Thursday, quick heavy downpours could drop more than an inch of rain in some spots, causing localized flooding, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The storm, which hit the New York area in October, 2012, unlocked billions of dollars in resilience spending, with hurricanes, rather than heat waves or cloudbursts, as the focus.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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The reason for the storms today is due to a boundary and the jet stream parked right on top of us.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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America’s aging power system is strained by more extreme storms and now electricity demand growth that is poised to expand at an unprecedented clip.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Southern California may experience more frequent rainstorms this fall and winter when a powerful El Niño system is expected to be in full effect.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The city of Leawood is looking to repair pipes and stormwater systems in an area that’s been plagued with flooding and water drainage issues during heavy rainstorms.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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About 100,000 thunderstorms rumble across the United States each year, but just 10% intensify into a severe thunderstorm, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Monsoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monsoons. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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