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
In the predawn hours of October 31, FBI agents descended on the Detroit suburb where the men lived and detonated smoke bombs before storming into their homes.
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Mark Morales, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Stines, 44, was allegedly caught on security video storming into Mullins’ chambers before shooting him in an alleged courthouse ambush that rattled the Appalachian community.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Running for a full four-year term in 2026, the former chair of Florida’s Republican Party has used the same formula in barn-storming stops across Florida to argue that local governments should cut tax rates and shrink their budgets.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
With the score tied in the third, the B’s gave up two goals before storming back to tie it quickly, only to allow the soul-sucking GWG less than a minute later.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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
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
Mark Morales, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Stines, 44, was allegedly caught on security video storming into Mullins’ chambers before shooting him in an alleged courthouse ambush that rattled the Appalachian community.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Running for a full four-year term in 2026, the former chair of Florida’s Republican Party has used the same formula in barn-storming stops across Florida to argue that local governments should cut tax rates and shrink their budgets.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
With the score tied in the third, the B’s gave up two goals before storming back to tie it quickly, only to allow the soul-sucking GWG less than a minute later.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for storming
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Another is an anarchist raging against a large corporation.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The third model to ever wear a raging bull on its hood, the Miura wasn’t even supposed to exist.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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This will prevent water from raining down on the dishes below.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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The second period ended with boos raining down on the officiating crew, and Matt Boldy in the penalty box.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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Under the guidance of Julian Nagelsmann, Germany has rediscovered its attacking rhythm and pressing intensity, signaling a potential return to the elite.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement has angered many Americans by wearing masks while on duty, attacking peaceful protesters and arresting mostly people with no criminal record.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, steaming away wrinkles can give you that high-end feel typically found in a spa or hotel atmosphere.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 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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JPMorgan’s ultra-wealthy clientele is all about pouring their money into athletics, according to a new report from the bank.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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The kit, which comes in four colors—matte white, desert rose, matte black, and hazy blue—comes with a chawan (bowl) with a pouring spout, a naoshi (whisk stand), a chasen (bamboo whisk), a tea tray, a stainless-steel spoon, and a sifter.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Nov. 2025
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Martinez and Ruiz were present in court Wednesday and both have entered not guilty pleas to a federal charge of assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dunn is charged with assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating and interfering with a federal officer.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Chamberlin Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the National Park Service for three hours.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The company built a retail and residential complex around the county’s Coconut Grove Metrorail station, and Martin also is pitching an incinerator site in western Miami-Dade as an alternative to the Levine Cava plan to rebuild the trash-burning facility in Doral.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 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 12 Nov. 2025.
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