1
as in raging
to express one's anger usually violently
the chef spent the morning storming at his staff about the ruined sauces
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in attacking
to take sudden, violent action against
the pirates stormed the ship, easily taking the whole crew as their prisoners
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of storming
Video podcasters are storming streaming platforms.
—
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers are back in the playoffs for the first time in half a decade after storming into Phoenix to defeat the Suns in a thrilling NBA Play-In Tournament showdown.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
In its election campaign, Fidesz has used a video generated by artificial intelligence showing Magyar storming into a Hungarian home to conscript a young man.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Roberts-Smith received the Victoria Cross after storming two enemy machine guns during his fifth tour in Afghanistan.
—Elaine Mallon, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
His forces attacked on March 1, storming the fortress of Panjim (now Panaji).
—Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Balint shouted before storming out of the hearing.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
What it cannot any longer be described as, at least not honestly, is a problem that begins only when Chinese troops start storming ashore.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
This week’s episode, which picks up on Ellie storming off the galley right before dinner service, is mainly concerned with this chicken-or-the-egg dilemma.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers are back in the playoffs for the first time in half a decade after storming into Phoenix to defeat the Suns in a thrilling NBA Play-In Tournament showdown.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
In its election campaign, Fidesz has used a video generated by artificial intelligence showing Magyar storming into a Hungarian home to conscript a young man.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Roberts-Smith received the Victoria Cross after storming two enemy machine guns during his fifth tour in Afghanistan.
—Elaine Mallon, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
His forces attacked on March 1, storming the fortress of Panjim (now Panaji).
—Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Balint shouted before storming out of the hearing.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
What it cannot any longer be described as, at least not honestly, is a problem that begins only when Chinese troops start storming ashore.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
This week’s episode, which picks up on Ellie storming off the galley right before dinner service, is mainly concerned with this chicken-or-the-egg dilemma.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for storming
Verb
-
Victor Wembanyama’s playoff debut was a raging success.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
-
The raging optimism and confidence.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The glass began to sway as fans pounded on it in excitement and then gave way, with pieces raining on Smith.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
-
For at least one year, teams like the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills wouldn’t have to worry about Kansas City raining on their parades.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
But its small naval boats with crews of two to six people are attacking cargo ships and tankers near the Strait of Hormuz with apparent impunity.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
-
Adon Abel pleaded guilty in October 2024 to assaulting two police officers with a deadly weapon and attacking another person when he was stationed in Coronado, near San Diego, according to California court records.—
John Hanna,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The Bush and its strike group left its Norfolk, Virginia, homeport on March 31, and took the long route to the Middle East region, steaming around the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
-
With the Wild killing a penalty, Marcus Foligno blocked a Matt Duchene shot, then was pushed face-first into the ice by Duchene’s follow-through, coming up bloody and steaming mad.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Following the announcement of Prince’s death, tributes began pouring in for the musician.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Rebecca Conant, director of programs for the Friends of Pullman National Historic Park, did the beer pouring for the audience and coordinated the event.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Adon Abel pleaded guilty in October 2024 to assaulting two police officers with a deadly weapon and attacking another person when he was stationed in Coronado, near San Diego, according to California court records.—
John Hanna,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
-
Aubrey police previously arrested Miller on March 18 after he was accused of assaulting the same woman at the home on Thoroughbred Drive.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Weeks later, another house in the exact same spot was burning — again in the name of science.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
-
This avoids burning the cups and creates the perfect steamy environment for poaching.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Iranian strikes have targeted the energy infrastructure of its neighbors and instituted a blockade on the vital Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20% of the world's oil and gas was shipped before the war, precipitating the worst energy shock in decades.—
Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Its Jupiter-crossing orbit leads to gravitational interactions, precipitating a future ejection in 2098.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Storming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storming. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
