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as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
a shower of insults and curses rained down on the criminal as he was led through the crowd
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Recent Examples of shower
Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
South Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across the South.
—Kyle David, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Kristie Rieken, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The rooms measure roughly 300 square feet each, nearly half of that space taken up by their elaborate bathrooms, each with separate tub and shower, sinks from Morocco.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
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Noun
Many of the artists modified their concepts specifically to the hospital rooms they were assigned, incorporating showers, beds and medical equipment into the final installations.
—Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
South Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across the South.
—Kyle David, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Verb
So on the advice of pitcher Logan Gilbert, the Seattle Mariners star catcher showered in full uniform after Monday night’s game.
—Kristie Rieken, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The rooms measure roughly 300 square feet each, nearly half of that space taken up by their elaborate bathrooms, each with separate tub and shower, sinks from Morocco.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shower
Noun
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If left out, they can get weathered and moldy from the rain and become home to bugs or allergens.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Why this matters for safety and cost Inadequately maintained roads and drainage systems become dangerous during heavy rain, extreme heat, or winter weather.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Ukraine launched one of its largest drone barrages of the war, killing at least three people near Moscow and another in Belgorod and wounding a dozen more, officials said.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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The internet absolutely let Clavicular have it, ridiculing the influencer with a barrage of memes.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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An obvious contributor, also cited by Powell, is the king’s ransom being lavished on AI data centers, projected to reach almost $1 trillion this year, multiples of the number three years ago.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Kerr, who has also lavished praise upon Brown, 56, whenever asked about him, made sure to give Atkinson his due before a December game in Cleveland.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Knight faced an avalanche of shots last season — 1,583, the fourth-most in the NHL — and handled the flurry without a change in his calm demeanor.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The Jets had the best goalie on the planet, but the Avs broke them with a flurry of tips, deflections and screened shots that Connor Hellebuyck did not handle.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Continuing to pour cool water on the tank could allow the liquid chemical inside to cure at a slower rate — becoming a solid at a slower speed — and reduce the buildup of pressure inside the tank, Covey said.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Silicon Valley’s warring factions are pouring money into congressional primaries.—
Nitasha Tiku,
Washington Post,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Cooking utensils and small mounds of clothes are kept in plastic bags or heaped on the ground.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.—
Shelly Westerhausen Worcel,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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“Shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shower. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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