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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
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Periods of clouds and sunshine with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm; breezy in the morning.
—Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Woody is my favorite cabin (the tub and shower combo is tops), and there's nothing like waking up to the Great Smoky Mountains with a cup of coffee on the porch.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The two-stateroom layout features a separate shower, two heads, and dining area for weekend cruising.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Periods of clouds and sunshine with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm; breezy in the morning.
—Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
After the attack, the victim’s best friend urged her not to shower, allowing investigators to collect a rape kit that would later become crucial evidence.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Woody is my favorite cabin (the tub and shower combo is tops), and there's nothing like waking up to the Great Smoky Mountains with a cup of coffee on the porch.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shower
Noun
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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For one night, under cold rain and flickering red lights, the noise faded.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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On Tuesday, the couple closed their store for a week, fearing for the safety of their employees after a barrage of complaints.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the third quarter, Seguin scored twice to extend the scoring barrage to 23-0.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Oppenheimer director lavished praise on Johnson during an interview with The Smashing Machine helmer Benny Safdie on The Director’s Cut, the Directors Guild of America’s podcast.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Kipping points out, however, that over nearly a decade and a half, astronomers have already lavished attention on WASP-39b, and numerous transits have been captured.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Scientific American,
13 Oct. 2025
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Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Severe weather — wildfires, hurricanes, hail — is leading insurers to raise rates.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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The 50-year mortgage proposal came amid a flurry of posts from Pulte, a member of one of America’s most prominent homebuilding families, who was fresh off a Friday appearance at ResiDay, a residential real estate conference hosted by ResiClub.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Prospect Avenue was renamed Hollywood Boulevard, and a flurry of tony hotels, palatial theaters and glitzy boutiques opened along the stretch between Vine Street and Highland Avenue.—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As champagne sprayed atop the podium, Max Verstappen crossed the stage to pour his bottle on Kimi Antonelli, the two drivers smiling as the doused each other.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The eerie clip features narration from Cale as Charli awakens in a gloomy house and pours hot candle wax on her body.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Murphy has produced countless TV shows that have been heaped with acclaim, ratings and awards and Kardashian is a reality show star turned businesswoman and billionaire, with millions of followers and fans hooked to her every move.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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This isn’t the first time Winkler has heaped attention on Kelce.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shower. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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