Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monsoons
Noun
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The rain is resulting from a slow-moving low-pressure system over the region, which repeatedly draws in moisture, causing intense downpours, per The Guardian.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
17 Jan. 2026 -
In both settings, rain comes down in short, intense downpours.—
Stephen Acabado,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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Fox notes winter is usually the slowest time of the year — except when there are storms.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Southern states like Alabama and New Mexico already caught glimpses earlier this week, proving that stronger storms can defy expectations.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, a warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor, which is then released in fewer, more extreme rainstorms.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The rainstorms are rolling across the Everglades, but most of the showers are drying out before reaching the metroplex.—
Scott Withers,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Monsoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monsoons. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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