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as in rains
a heavy fall of objects
a shower of books fell from the collapsing shelves
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as in barrages
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 showers
Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Clouds are expected to linger into President’s Day on Monday, with highs near 45 and a slight chance of leftover showers.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
The home stretches across two floors and includes outdoor showers and balconies with ocean views.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Heavier snow showers could produce limited visibilities.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Cupid called for rain — must be showers of love!
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Rain showers are likely on Saturday evening, with an 80% chance of precipitation.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Any showers that develop are expected to end by the evening.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
But showers are optimal environments for mold, which thrives in warm, damp areas.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Someone who is good to you, the kind of man who showers you with gifts.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Chatbot use may then be a symptom, Sarma said, akin to how one of his patients with bipolar disorder showers more frequently when entering a manic episode—the showers warn of but do not cause mania.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2025
Before everyone arrives, Demi pulls Taylor aside and showers her with apologies.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2025
The front of the house is faced almost entirely in Meier’s signature grid of white aluminum panels, while the back is mostly glass that showers the interior spaces with natural light.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2025
Faye is both highly supportive yet frustrated by the distant Springsteen, who showers her with love before disappearing into his music.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Snow showers throughout the week; travelers advised to remain cautious due to potential slick conditions.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
Although there is no precipitation in the forecast for the week, the weekend could bring some showers.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Clouds are expected to linger into President’s Day on Monday, with highs near 45 and a slight chance of leftover showers.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
The home stretches across two floors and includes outdoor showers and balconies with ocean views.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Heavier snow showers could produce limited visibilities.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Cupid called for rain — must be showers of love!
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Rain showers are likely on Saturday evening, with an 80% chance of precipitation.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Any showers that develop are expected to end by the evening.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
But showers are optimal environments for mold, which thrives in warm, damp areas.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
For her part, Rachel routinely showers her husband with words of affirmation in anniversary and birthday posts on Instagram.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Someone who is good to you, the kind of man who showers you with gifts.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Chatbot use may then be a symptom, Sarma said, akin to how one of his patients with bipolar disorder showers more frequently when entering a manic episode—the showers warn of but do not cause mania.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2025
Before everyone arrives, Demi pulls Taylor aside and showers her with apologies.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2025
The front of the house is faced almost entirely in Meier’s signature grid of white aluminum panels, while the back is mostly glass that showers the interior spaces with natural light.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2025
Faye is both highly supportive yet frustrated by the distant Springsteen, who showers her with love before disappearing into his music.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Snow showers throughout the week; travelers advised to remain cautious due to potential slick conditions.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showers
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Floods, landslides in Philippines kill 7 MANILA, Philippines -- Torrential rains set off two landslides that killed seven people and floods that displaced more than 3,000 villagers in the southeastern Philippines, officials said Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The mayor’s signature program was in Skid Row in Councilmember Ysabel Jurado’s district providing assistance to homeless people during the heavy rains this week.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Deadlock, then a daring escape While the dead and wounded were smuggled to shore and safety, the remaining sailors on board were stuck in sweltering heat, under threat from barrages from the shore, and with dwindling supplies.—
Anne Ewbank,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ukrainian civilians are enduring Russian aerial barrages that repeatedly knock out power and destroy homes.—
Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Emirates offers luxury wines, Porter pours free Canadian beer and wine, and Fiji Airways serves creative cocktails featuring spirits distilled on those South Pacific islands.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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The sunlight from the window pours onto her shoulders.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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This week’s storms are especially welcome because the statewide snowpack has been lagging after weeks of unusually warm, dry weather.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Colorado is heading into a rare week where fire danger, damaging winds and winter storms are all colliding, creating hazards across nearly every part of the state at different times.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Some lingering light flurries will taper off through the day, but another system is expected to move through in the evening.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Snow flurries are blowing at an angle, the sky is a leaden grey, and visibility is poor.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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When Ray lavishes attention on another biker’s pet pillion, Kevin (Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters), Colin sulks until his master unzips his trousers and gives him a treat.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Majumdar lavishes her characters with careful attention, and so the reader comes to regard their most troubling actions as justified, if not inevitable.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Deb drama is far from over, as the film's director and costar Rebel Wilson heaps new allegations onto the already sizable legal pile.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Showers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showers. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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