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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
Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Temperatures are likely to remain warm during the day, though forecasts show possible snow showers early Thursday night as the low drops back below freezing to the upper 20s.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
After his showers, he was returned, naked and cold, to the filthy, freezing cell.
—USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Partly cloudy and warm with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Sunday forecast Overcast skies, spotty showers, light north winds, and cooler temperatures will welcome us Sunday morning.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
There’s a chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms that can result in downpours later in the afternoon, Garch said.
—Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
This front will produce some showers, beginning early Thursday.
—Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Each chaperon would be staying with six or seven children in a dorm room outfitted with bunk beds; there were four showers to be shared among the adults and children.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Bill Kelly, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
Allegations of betting on suicide Like other detainees, Ramsingh said that between cleanings, the rooms, restrooms and showers were often filthy and infested with insects.
—Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Temperatures are likely to remain warm during the day, though forecasts show possible snow showers early Thursday night as the low drops back below freezing to the upper 20s.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
After his showers, he was returned, naked and cold, to the filthy, freezing cell.
—USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Partly cloudy and warm with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Sunday forecast Overcast skies, spotty showers, light north winds, and cooler temperatures will welcome us Sunday morning.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
There’s a chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms that can result in downpours later in the afternoon, Garch said.
—Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
This front will produce some showers, beginning early Thursday.
—Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Each chaperon would be staying with six or seven children in a dorm room outfitted with bunk beds; there were four showers to be shared among the adults and children.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
Plan on some morning snow showers around the Philadelphia region for your drive in to work, school or the gym on Wednesday.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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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Heavy rains strand motorists in hip-high water and disrupt Kenya Airways flights overnight.—
Evelyne Musambi,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Water deeply but only occasionally as the rains end.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sirens also sounded in Jerusalem, and explosions could be heard in Tel Aviv as Israel's air defenses worked to intercept barrages from Iran.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sirens also sounded in Jerusalem, and sounds of explosions could be heard in Tel Aviv as Israel’s air defenses worked to intercept barrages from Iran.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Becoming a parent can be a bit overwhelming, especially when advice pours in from all sides.—
David Sparrow,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
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Elsewhere, the colorful interiors offer multiple balconies, and sunlight pours in from every angle, adding to the home’s creative energy.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Several areas in the Kansas City metro are under severe weather watches and warnings, including a tornado warning, as storms roll through the area Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Officials offer up to $5,000 to residents cleaning up sewage backups after certain storms, though activists say more is needed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Weather services predict a possibility of flurries, but no matter.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The weather on Friday and Saturday is expected to be nice with temperatures reaching the 60s and 70s, while Sunday could bring rain and flurries of snow.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 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
Verb
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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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