sandstorms

Definition of sandstormsnext
plural of sandstorm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandstorms
Noun
  • Its water-repellent and windproof fabric holds up to extreme weather, from rainstorms to blizzards.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
  • But the current 80-degree temperatures in Southern California could turn conservation efforts around, using up some of the water saved during the rainstorms, Mount said.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
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
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“Sandstorms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandstorms. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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