as in rain
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
we ran into a big rainstorm on Highway 6, and the visibility was so poor we had to pull over
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Recent Examples of rainstorm
After the pause for the holiday, work is set to resume on Friday and holes will be punched into the old pipe, Vukojevic said, adding the crews are prepared for the rainstorm that is expected.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
The rescue comes after intense rainstorms resulted in flooding in multiple areas of the island, KHON reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
That’s bad news for the program, which is in $22 billion of debt, plus faces rising costs to insure flood prone homes as climate change raises sea levels and intensifies rainstorms.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
That leads to more extreme rainstorms and snowstorms, changing river flows and altering ecosystems.
—Matthew L. Druckenmiller, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
The rescue comes after intense rainstorms resulted in flooding in multiple areas of the island, KHON reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
That’s bad news for the program, which is in $22 billion of debt, plus faces rising costs to insure flood prone homes as climate change raises sea levels and intensifies rainstorms.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
That leads to more extreme rainstorms and snowstorms, changing river flows and altering ecosystems.
—Matthew L. Druckenmiller, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainstorm
Noun
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After spending the day in Seward, guests can embark on a cruise to see Kenai Fjords' coastal rain forests, glaciers, and—typically—wildlife such as puffins, seals, and whales.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Some of my favorites include these knee-high black suede boots that would look sleek worn with a midi skirt or dress and an adorable pair of Ugg olive-green rain boots that come with a removable wool sock.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There is potential for a coastal storm Thursday and or Friday, but confidence is low.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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There’s roughly two and a half months left of the winter season, which means that there are plenty of chilly evenings, snow storms, and freeze warnings to look forward to.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Rainstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainstorm. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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