monsoons

plural of monsoon

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monsoons
Noun
  • Torrential downpours and forceful winds have already unleashed widespread destruction along the storm’s path in Jamaica, Cuba and the Bahamas.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
  • After several downpours fueled by tropical moisture from the Pacific Ocean, Arizona’s short-term drought has finally eased, at least a little.
    Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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
  • In addition to preserving natural ecosystems and the sustainable fisheries that depend on them, reefs may help to protect coastlines from storms and floods, which will become ever more urgent as climate change and rising sea levels give rise to more dangerous storms.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Vietnam is prone to often deadly storms and flooding that cause widespread property damage, especially during the storm season from June until October.
    Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Most of the storm’s rainstorms and strong winds are clustered to the right side.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Zippers and clasps are built to stand up to daily use—mine has even encountered a few rainstorms—without losing shine or functionality.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Monsoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monsoons. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

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