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as in thunderstorms
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 rains
a heavy fall of objects
police had to endure a storm of rocks and bricks hurled by the rioters
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as in barrages
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 disturbances
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 rainstorms
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 explosions
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 upheavals
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 rages
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 pours
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 attacks
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 steams
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 storms
Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Most of these stronger storms will be east of I-65 across south central Kentucky.
—Katie Wiseman, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
What started as a clear, sunny climb quickly turned catastrophic as an unexpected blizzard struck – triggering one of the most severe storms ever recorded in the Pyrenees, the mountain spine of southern Europe.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
These storms can cause intermittent satellite navigation issues and high-frequency radio disruptions, as well as voltage corrections in power systems, particularly at high latitudes.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025
But cancellation patterns may be different than during storms.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The Aby sectional has a durable faux wicker and aluminum frame that can withstand everything from spring showers to winter storms.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
In recent years, authorities in the Philippines have resorted to mass evacuations to get people out of vulnerable areas and save lives as storms approach.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Vietnam is prone to often deadly storms and flooding that cause widespread property damage, especially during the storm season from June until October.
—Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Koko storms off and spends the rest of the evening moping about the interaction.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025
But as Polarity storms through the door, sending shockwaves through the room, Marie is freed from Godolkin’s grasp.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
After a beat, Eilish is seen yanking herself away and storms off, surrounded by security with an angry scowl on her face.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Kyle storms off and vows to find whoever is responsible.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
If at all possible, things get even worse when another group of men storms the house, claiming to be police.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 20 Sep. 2025
Marcello steps in to guide her safely down the mountain, though their connection is quickly cut short when Emily storms off to confront Gabriel and end their relationship.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
With a face as crimson as her hair, Ellen storms directly into her brother Colum’s (Séamus McLean Ross) office, demanding answers.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Most of these stronger storms will be east of I-65 across south central Kentucky.
—Katie Wiseman, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
What started as a clear, sunny climb quickly turned catastrophic as an unexpected blizzard struck – triggering one of the most severe storms ever recorded in the Pyrenees, the mountain spine of southern Europe.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
These storms can cause intermittent satellite navigation issues and high-frequency radio disruptions, as well as voltage corrections in power systems, particularly at high latitudes.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025
But cancellation patterns may be different than during storms.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The Aby sectional has a durable faux wicker and aluminum frame that can withstand everything from spring showers to winter storms.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
In recent years, authorities in the Philippines have resorted to mass evacuations to get people out of vulnerable areas and save lives as storms approach.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Vietnam is prone to often deadly storms and flooding that cause widespread property damage, especially during the storm season from June until October.
—Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
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Over the last decade, a slew of studies have found strong evidence that climate change makes stronger, wetter storms more powerful.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Koko storms off and spends the rest of the evening moping about the interaction.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025
But as Polarity storms through the door, sending shockwaves through the room, Marie is freed from Godolkin’s grasp.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
After a beat, Eilish is seen yanking herself away and storms off, surrounded by security with an angry scowl on her face.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Kyle storms off and vows to find whoever is responsible.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
If at all possible, things get even worse when another group of men storms the house, claiming to be police.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 20 Sep. 2025
Marcello steps in to guide her safely down the mountain, though their connection is quickly cut short when Emily storms off to confront Gabriel and end their relationship.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
With a face as crimson as her hair, Ellen storms directly into her brother Colum’s (Séamus McLean Ross) office, demanding answers.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for storms
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The torrential rains and strong winds caused severe flooding that left several rural communities isolated and damaged buildings, roads, crops and infrastructure in poor areas that had already been hit by Hurricane Oscar last year.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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Here, a vast expanse of rolling white dunes embraces thousands of shimmering turquoise and emerald freshwater lagoons, sculpted by seasonal rains.—
Lily Bunker,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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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
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The medication is also sometimes prescribed for nightmares and other sleep disturbances caused by post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the AP.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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It also is sometimes prescribed for nightmares and other sleep disturbances caused by post-traumatic stress disorder.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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These meteors are particularly known for being rich in fireballs, illuminating the sky with large explosions of light and color, and can produce about five meteors an hour at their peak.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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It’s most often seen in people who play sports like football, hockey and soccer, but it’s also been detected in the brains of soldiers who have been injured in explosions and in some people who experienced domestic violence.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Each storm sparked a wave of scientific inquiry, until, in the early twentieth century, scientists finally understood why electrifying societies had grown precariously vulnerable to environmental upheavals on the Sun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Industry Has Handled Huge Shifts Before When discussion turned to AI, Pearn recalled earlier upheavals.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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As the battle rages on at Montecalvo, a smaller battle, though no less consequential, is unfolding at Vilgefortz’s secret lair.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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As Hurricane Melissa rages across Jamaica, even those reporting the news have been struck by the severity of the storm that has officially been marked a category 5 — the highest category on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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Berkley’s dies by suicide by jumping off a balcony outside their office window; Simpson’s goes crazy and attacks her ex with sulfuric acid.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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For this new study in particular, the researchers focused on the 5FU, which often both fails to reach cancer cells efficiently and attacks healthy tissue—causing side effects like nausea, fatigue and, in rare cases, even heart failure.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Humidity often corrodes cables and steams camera lenses.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Nov. 2025
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The clip then smash-cuts to a scene of Bruce as a child listening to his parents fight in the next room, and we’re meant to understand that the joy and power that steams off of the stage is a cure for the pain of childhood wounds.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Storms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storms. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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