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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
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
Upstairs, the primary suite delivers a true sense of sanctuary, complete with a private sitting room, two oversized walk-in closets, and a spa-like bath with a jetted tub and steam shower.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
But the momentum picked up speed in July 2020 when the U.S. attorney’s office reached a deferred prosecution agreement with ComEd, which acknowledged trying to influence Madigan by showering his pals and associates with do-nothing contracts, legal work and a seat on the ComEd board of directors.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
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Noun
Lower temperatures are expected to finally arrive Thursday, with showers moving into the city and temperatures falling into the low 80s and mid-70s.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
Upstairs, the primary suite delivers a true sense of sanctuary, complete with a private sitting room, two oversized walk-in closets, and a spa-like bath with a jetted tub and steam shower.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Verb
Remove any items that have landed on the countertops, put them away, and remove the towels, bath mats, and shower curtains.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
But the momentum picked up speed in July 2020 when the U.S. attorney’s office reached a deferred prosecution agreement with ComEd, which acknowledged trying to influence Madigan by showering his pals and associates with do-nothing contracts, legal work and a seat on the ComEd board of directors.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shower
Noun
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The chance of rain will carry into Thursday, with possible showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
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Africanized honey bees don't survive in areas with cold winters and don't like high levels of rain, making for natural cutoffs in areas where temperatures fall, Rangel said.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
Noun
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To be fair, the drone barrages may still have aided Iran by diverting attention from ballistic missiles and compelling expenditures of expensive missiles.—
Sebastien Roblin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The barrage included targets in Western Ukraine, a region far from the front lines that doesn't often see bombardments.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Trump has threatened the sovereignty of allies and publicly berated their leaders, all while lavishing praise on the dictators and thugs who threaten them.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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On her first birthday since her passing, Nikki Giovanni still lavishes us with gifts.—
Katie Mitchell,
Essence,
7 June 2025
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While hail of that size is certainly an anomaly, Hawila said there’s been a trend toward more and larger hail during North Texas storms.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2025
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That equals about 4 percent of all college athletes, only a sliver of whom hail from the 19 restricted countries.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Senate Republicans steered the sweeping policy bill past a filibuster by using the protections of a process known as budget reconciliation, which also required the legislation to undergo a flurry of amendment votes that stretched from early Monday to lunchtime Tuesday.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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With Ball’s departure, center Nikola Vučević is the only remaining player from the Bulls’ flurry of activity in 2021 to assemble the first iteration of the team under Karnišovas.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
Verb
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The growth of Newcastle’s women’s team has continued under Mitchell, who poured resources into the squad for their first Championship campaign and formed a strong bond with Becky Langley, the manager.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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The palest yellow light, sunshine pouring in from another world.—
Ottessa Moshfegh,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Cramer heaped high praise on AeroVironment by likening it to high-flying Palantir , which has big defense software contracts.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Stand in whatever line is necessary to pick up a heaping poke rice bowl at Maguro Brothers.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2025
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“Shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shower. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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