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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
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
There’s only a small chance for showers or storms, and any rain will be mainly limited to areas southwest of a line from Olathe to Butler, the weather service said in its forecast discussion.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Similarly, a lightweight packable rain jacket can handle both unexpected showers and windy days on deck without taking up much room.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The structure housed fire engines as well as showers, changing rooms, and a kitchenette for fire fighters.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Wiping down wet surfaces, fixing leaks, and running a bathroom fan or opening a window after showers can all help reduce humidity and slow microbial growth.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
For the next six hours, both gentle showers and torrential thunderstorms rained down, dropping about an inch of rain on Manchester, according to the National Weather Service.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
There was a 70% chance of showers on Thursday night.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For Tuesday through Thursday, monsoonal moisture will move into the area, bringing the threat of showers and thunderstorms to the area.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
The wave, located about 150 miles south of the southern coast of Guatemala, is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, according to hurricane center forecasters.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
There’s only a small chance for showers or storms, and any rain will be mainly limited to areas southwest of a line from Olathe to Butler, the weather service said in its forecast discussion.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Similarly, a lightweight packable rain jacket can handle both unexpected showers and windy days on deck without taking up much room.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The structure housed fire engines as well as showers, changing rooms, and a kitchenette for fire fighters.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Wiping down wet surfaces, fixing leaks, and running a bathroom fan or opening a window after showers can all help reduce humidity and slow microbial growth.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
For the next six hours, both gentle showers and torrential thunderstorms rained down, dropping about an inch of rain on Manchester, according to the National Weather Service.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
There was a 70% chance of showers on Thursday night.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For Tuesday through Thursday, monsoonal moisture will move into the area, bringing the threat of showers and thunderstorms to the area.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showers
Noun
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Heavy rains and thunderstorms caused flooding in much of Broward and Miami-Dade counties Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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His activism was sparked by the devastating floods and rains in Uganda.—
Aniebiet Ntui,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The hills surrounding Verdun were literally reduced in height from the ferocity of the artillery barrages leveled against their slopes.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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At the end of last month, Trump finally got round to including Seth Meyers in his social media barrages against the comedians that regularly mock him.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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And Josh, who pours his guilt into a publicity campaign to try and find his missing son.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Enthusiasm builds on announcement day, shares trade up, and money pours in.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the National Hurricane Center and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, the average Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, sees 14 named storms, including seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes—categories 3, 4, and 5.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Friday’s widespread storms that served up floods and gridlock to afternoon commuters from the Keys to Coral Gables should begin to taper off as people head back out for a night on the town.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thin air and unpredictable wind flurries near Everest’s highest elevations prevent the drones from operating at some of the final camps leading to the summit.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Showers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showers. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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