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Recent Examples of rainsquall
The night brought rain squalls and heavy seas, but Sunday dawned fair.
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Donald Millus, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025
Tiny clouds on the distant skyline can slowly grow into towering thunderheads, or a rain squall moving in from the coast directed by the whim of the wind.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2023
On one repost of the feed to its Twitter account, viewers can see the rocket disappear from view as rain squall from the hurricane moves across the space center.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2022
Donald Millus, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025
Tiny clouds on the distant skyline can slowly grow into towering thunderheads, or a rain squall moving in from the coast directed by the whim of the wind.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2023
On one repost of the feed to its Twitter account, viewers can see the rocket disappear from view as rain squall from the hurricane moves across the space center.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainsquall
Noun
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The most decrepit and weather-worn houses appear to be empty, although a few show outward signs that they are occupied.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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From cushioned walking sneakers and polished loafers to cozy slippers and cold-weather boots built for snowy streets, these deals balance function, style, and value.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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When there’s no deadly heat wave, there’s an unprecedented ice storm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 2021 freeze and 2023 ice storm, in particular, prompted city investigations, leadership shakeups and sharp criticism over Austin Energy’s preparedness, communication and response.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Multiple tornado warnings hit Oklahoma early Thursday as a line of severe thunderstorm systems moved in.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Earlier in the afternoon, the weather service issued a severe thunderstorm warnings for areas north of the metro, but those warnings have since expired.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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There's a climactic moment in Palm Springs when Poppy cuts down the plastic just in time for a summer rainstorm to hit.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 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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An Australian Shepherd lost in a windstorm over the weekend was reunited with her distressed owner, with some help from a thermal drone.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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The agency has advised residents to stay in the lower levels of their home during the windstorm and to avoid windows.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Jackson famously defended Karen Read, who was accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her car and leaving him to die during a snowstorm.—
Tracy Wright , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Thirty years ago, the northeastern United States experienced one of the biggest snowstorms of the 20th century.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Shoppers have worn them while hiking, skiing, and even fishing during a hailstorm.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Nov. 2025
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John Mateer has successfully steered the Sooners through a hailstorm of talented opposition to put his side on the brink of a first CFP berth since December 2019.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Nov. 2025
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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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The Rockies’ epic drought ended with a cloudburst of terrific pitching by Tanner Gordon and one of the feel-good moments of the season coming from a most unlikely source.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Rainsquall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainsquall. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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