1
as in raging
to express one's anger usually violently
the chef spent the morning storming at his staff about the ruined sauces
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2
as in raining
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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3
as in attacking
to take sudden, violent action against
the pirates stormed the ship, easily taking the whole crew as their prisoners
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4
as in steaming
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 storming
The college football season has now reached its midway point, and while numerous punishments have already been handed down to programs this year—most stemming from field-storming incidents—Tuesday brought a notable enforcement under a different policy.
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Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Jenna Reneau, who was listed as the third official from the Lynx game Reeve was ejected from after storming onto the court following a late no-call that left Napheesa Collier injured, was one of three new hires the NBA announced Wednesday.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Buffaloes fans at the stadium in Boulder spilled out of their seats and onto the field after the victory, even as the public address announcer warned fans the school will possibly be fined by the Big 12 Conference for their part in the field storming.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The live stream opened with Chalamet sitting in what appeared to be a giant lottery ball blower, with ping-pong balls storming around him.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Others share the fear that a Trumpified Weiss is storming the citadel of objective journalism.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
After storming back from a 14-0 deficit to defeat Colorado 35-21 on Saturday, TCU football will now turn its attention to a crucial road game at Kansas State.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
In a way, Vitale has cast himself as The Visitor from Teorema, storming into the Versace household and making a bit of a mess.
—Ludwig Hurtado, Them., 29 Sep. 2025
But the immediacy of One Battle After Another—with its ICE-like detention camps, unlawful militias storming American streets, and elites who promote white supremacy in closed-door meetings—was intended to embellish the spirit of Vineland rather than undermine it.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Jenna Reneau, who was listed as the third official from the Lynx game Reeve was ejected from after storming onto the court following a late no-call that left Napheesa Collier injured, was one of three new hires the NBA announced Wednesday.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Buffaloes fans at the stadium in Boulder spilled out of their seats and onto the field after the victory, even as the public address announcer warned fans the school will possibly be fined by the Big 12 Conference for their part in the field storming.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The live stream opened with Chalamet sitting in what appeared to be a giant lottery ball blower, with ping-pong balls storming around him.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Others share the fear that a Trumpified Weiss is storming the citadel of objective journalism.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
After storming back from a 14-0 deficit to defeat Colorado 35-21 on Saturday, TCU football will now turn its attention to a crucial road game at Kansas State.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
In a way, Vitale has cast himself as The Visitor from Teorema, storming into the Versace household and making a bit of a mess.
—Ludwig Hurtado, Them., 29 Sep. 2025
But the immediacy of One Battle After Another—with its ICE-like detention camps, unlawful militias storming American streets, and elites who promote white supremacy in closed-door meetings—was intended to embellish the spirit of Vineland rather than undermine it.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for storming
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Trump has continued his push to help end the Russia-Ukraine war, which has been raging for about 3 1/2 years.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
22 Oct. 2025
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My father’s kind voice ruptured the sound of violence raging around us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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There are up to 20,000 rabid people raining down their emotions from all angles, a dozen sticks clattering, two dozen skates carving, all those burly bodies bumping into each other and banging into the boards, plus an endless stream of screaming and grunting and cursing.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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On Flights 7 and 8, the upper stage exploded less than 10 minutes after liftoff, sending debris raining down on parts of the Caribbean.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The role of the double pivot is to protect the centre-backs and provide the defensive foundation when the team is attacking.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Real Housewives of New York City star was arrested in December 2017 after reportedly attacking a police officer in Palm Beach, Florida — nearly one year after she wed now-ex Tom D'Agostino.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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At Curry in a Hurry, Sajjad Chowdhury ladles steaming goat curry into a bowl for a customer while reflecting on the news the very building where investigators say the high-stakes poker games took place is just a block away.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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As another once-promising season falls apart, this time stamped out in stunningly emphatic fashion, a conversation that had only begun to percolate is now steaming hot.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Black Drip Coffee This type of coffee is brewed by slowly pouring hot water over ground coffee beans in a filter, which is set over top of a glass pot or carafe.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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Halcomb said the major flooding Louisville saw in February and April played a role in delays as well, because crews had to wait for the ground to dry before concrete pouring could resume.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At least one protester was arrested, accused of assaulting a federal officer, according to DHS.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Before the election, Gianforte was charged with assaulting a reporter on the campaign trail and had pleaded guilty after his victory.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Cobalt, which can cause a burning sensation when handled, was one of the most common of these and is named for the kobold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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The home features two wood-burning fireplaces, a mudroom and a recreational room, according to the listing.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement In the 1960s the nation emerged from post-World War II rationing, precipitating a new surge of cultural output in music, film, and fashion.—
Time,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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The federal government is expected at midnight to run out of money, precipitating a shutdown, unless lawmakers come together on Tuesday to resolve their differences.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Storming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storming. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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