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as in thunderstorm
a disturbance of the atmosphere accompanied by wind and often by precipitation (as rain or snow)
a winter storm bringing about six inches of snow
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as in flurry
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
the army's spokesperson faced a storm of questions from reporters
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as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
a few minutes of calm before the storm, when the store would open its doors on the busiest day of the year
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as in rain
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
the storm caused major damage to our barn
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as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
a storm of indignation and demands for his resignation arose when the mayor's dishonesty was exposed
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as in upheaval
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
civil wars and other storms of unrest swept through the African continent
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as in to rage
to express one's anger usually violently
the chef spent the morning storming at his staff about the ruined sauces
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as in to rain
to fall as water in a continuous stream of drops from the clouds
it storms so frequently up in the mountains that the peaks are rarely visible from the valley below
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as in to assault
to take sudden, violent action against
the pirates stormed the ship, easily taking the whole crew as their prisoners
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as in to steam
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
by the time we arrived, our hostess was storming because dinner was ruined
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Recent Examples of storm
Michael Nied, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Then in 1994, a couple of months shy of the 20th anniversary of the crash of Flight 212, USAir Flight 1016 flew into a severe storm cell and slammed into trees and a private residence on what is now Charlotte Douglas International Airport property.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
Without Morant in the lineup, the Thunder stormed back from a 29-point deficit and beat the Grizzlies 114-108 to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
On April 19, while severe storms passed through West Virginia, the eagle family's nest was blown to the ground and destroyed, with the eaglets still inside.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Then in 1994, a couple of months shy of the 20th anniversary of the crash of Flight 212, USAir Flight 1016 flew into a severe storm cell and slammed into trees and a private residence on what is now Charlotte Douglas International Airport property.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
His blanket clemency for the 1,600 insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol and wounded dozens of police officers on Jan. 6, 2021, and his deportations of many immigrants without due process have gone far beyond what many of his voters expected.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
Without Morant in the lineup, the Thunder stormed back from a 29-point deficit and beat the Grizzlies 114-108 to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for storm
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Both airports are under a ground stop until 3 p.m. Wednesday due to thunderstorms.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2025
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When more officers got to the scene, while officers held Nichols' arms and hit him with a barrage of kicks, punches, baton strikes and pepper spray.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The visitors weathered a ninth-minute goal from Spanish defender Jordi Alba in the second leg of the semifinals, then broke out just after halftime with a barrage led by in-form striker Brian White and emerging midfielder Sebastian Berhalter.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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But the Magic were playing their best all-around game of the series up until the flurry of fouls by Banchero.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Against the polished, professional office backdrop, the dog's earnestness has struck a chord with viewers, leading to a flurry of hilarious reactions.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Chateau Elan’s allure may come from its stunning grounds and impressive wine roster, but there’s a creative commotion happening in the kitchens.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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An employee at a Mercedes-Benz overflow lot, who did not want to be named, heard the rapid gunfire and raced to the commotion to see what was going on.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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The forecast was also right for the evening, and there wasn’t a trace of rain before or after Lady Gaga’s show.—
Billboard Brasil,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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These areas could be faced with flash flooding and frequent lightning due to stronger, slow-moving thunderstorms with torrential rain.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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Martin's son Gabe, hiding alone under a blanket, said the explosion left his ears ringing and smelled like burning batteries.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The explosion of laws meant to protect minors from potentially harmful online content perhaps sounds noble at first glance, but with a second pass the laws read as superfluous.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Fiscal upheaval One bright spot could emerge on the horizon.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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In a time when debates over teaching Black history are raging across the country, even the perception that major institutions could be quietly backing away from civil rights history feels alarming.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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The move from rally scoring to conventional side-out scoring debate raged on during the event.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storm. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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