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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
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In Brasília, daily afternoon rain showers are common from December to March.
—Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Immigrants are meant to be held there for about up to 12 hours, as the facility lacks beds and showers, The New York Times reported.
—Julia Marnin, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Hard water stains appear because showers are in frequent contact with water, leading to a buildup of minerals and soap scum.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Beginning Friday, a cold front is expected to bring showers and possible thunderstorms to Central Indiana.
—Doyle Rice, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Munching grass near the showers.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Most local meteorologists suggest the bulk of the storm will move out by Friday morning, though there is still a chance of lingering showers throughout the day, according to ABC affiliate WCVB and FOX affiliate WFXT.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The West Coast will experience the wettest conditions, with heavier rainfall in the southern Pacific Northwest and steady showers across California and Nevada.
—James Powel, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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
Chicago stands to receive snow showers with minor accumulation late Saturday night into Sunday morning.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In Brasília, daily afternoon rain showers are common from December to March.
—Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Immigrants are meant to be held there for about up to 12 hours, as the facility lacks beds and showers, The New York Times reported.
—Julia Marnin, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Hard water stains appear because showers are in frequent contact with water, leading to a buildup of minerals and soap scum.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Beginning Friday, a cold front is expected to bring showers and possible thunderstorms to Central Indiana.
—Doyle Rice, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Munching grass near the showers.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Most local meteorologists suggest the bulk of the storm will move out by Friday morning, though there is still a chance of lingering showers throughout the day, according to ABC affiliate WCVB and FOX affiliate WFXT.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
The West Coast will experience the wettest conditions, with heavier rainfall in the southern Pacific Northwest and steady showers across California and Nevada.
—James Powel, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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The country’s mighty rivers and abundant rains mean most of its electricity comes from clean hydroelectric power.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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But the first full trading week of the month saw stocks caught in November rains.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The strike followed ballistic missile and drone barrages the previous night that claimed two lives in the capital and two more in Dnipropetrovsk.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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Ukraine needs a constant pipeline of weapons from its allies to defend against Russian barrages of missiles and drones – often several hundred in one night.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The nozzle pours a thick stream of concrete while gliding precisely on its course, stacking each layer, one after another, about an inch thick.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Jane pours another glass of wine.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But some experts warn that what’s happening in Hatteras could be a glimpse of what’s to come in other coastal areas as climate change fuels more powerful storms and hastens erosion.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Most of these stronger storms will be east of I-65 across south central Kentucky.—
Katie Wiseman,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As temperatures get below freezing, a few snow flurries are possible across most of the area, according to the weather service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mall of America—the country’s largest shopping destination—makes tackling your holiday list a breeze, while the Minneapolis Institute of Art delivers a dose of culture and calm between snow flurries.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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An ancillary of the brand’s best-selling, ambery-woody eau, each aluminum tube contains a quick-absorbing lotion that lavishes skin with moisture, keeping hands feeling comfortable and cuticles softened with its moisturizing blend of avocado oil, shea butter, plus green tea and chamomile extracts.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Showers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showers. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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