RAINSTORMS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

rainstorms

noun

plural of rainstorm

as in rains

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 rainstorms Outdoor furniture cushions can take a beating during the spring and summer months, especially in humid climates where rainstorms, coastal air, and heavy moisture create the perfect environment for mold and mildew to grow. —

Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 May 2026 In other words, they are designed under the assumption that rainstorms like the one this week are just like rainstorms in 1970. —

Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Alaska is the fastest-warming US state and is no stranger to sudden major rainstorms and strong typhoons. —

Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 17 May 2026 Climate change is bringing stronger rainstorms to New England, overwhelming aging sewer systems and sending more pollution into the river. —

Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 Summer also brings on rainstorms with lightning and flash flooding. —

Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026 Rainstorms Are Driving the Surge in Animal Rescues Central Texas rainstorms have compounded the influx. —

Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026 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 The new radar system can also track smoke from wildfires and provide more detailed information about typical rainstorms, improving the accuracy of forecasts. —

Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainstorms

Noun

The entire squad, coaches and backroom staff are jumping up and down on the podium as gold confetti rains down on them.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Although recent rains have helped improve conditions slightly, particularly over parts of the panhandle, according to DaSilva, drought conditions in much of the state are still severe.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 29 May 2026