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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
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Officials offer up to $5,000 to residents cleaning up sewage backups after certain storms, though activists say more is needed.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
After several storms moved through California in recent weeks, Tahija said, the wet ground has triggered more termite swarms — and more calls from homeowners.
—Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The belts also have an important job in shielding Earth from cosmic radiation, solar storms and solar wind that can be harmful to humans and damage technology.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Baltimore could see record high temperatures again Wednesday afternoon, ahead of storms.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
If China pulls this off, then the tech could allegedly offer a perpetual fountain of clean energy while potentially turning the destructive storms into manageable weather events.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Isolated hail could occur with stronger storms, but tornadoes remain unlikely.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026
Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
But the deeper wound comes after Bree storms out.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
God storms American politics Single-day general admission tickets are $145, while weekend passes are $249 and weekend VIP passes are $409.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
That turns out to be a mistake, since a commando team soon storms his island with orders to kill him on sight.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Rebecca storms off without another word.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
Several areas in the Kansas City metro are under severe weather watches and warnings, including a tornado warning, as storms roll through the area Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Officials offer up to $5,000 to residents cleaning up sewage backups after certain storms, though activists say more is needed.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
After several storms moved through California in recent weeks, Tahija said, the wet ground has triggered more termite swarms — and more calls from homeowners.
—Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The belts also have an important job in shielding Earth from cosmic radiation, solar storms and solar wind that can be harmful to humans and damage technology.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Baltimore could see record high temperatures again Wednesday afternoon, ahead of storms.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
If China pulls this off, then the tech could allegedly offer a perpetual fountain of clean energy while potentially turning the destructive storms into manageable weather events.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Isolated hail could occur with stronger storms, but tornadoes remain unlikely.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Benedict isn’t having it and storms out before Colin even comes back with drinks.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
But the deeper wound comes after Bree storms out.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
God storms American politics Single-day general admission tickets are $145, while weekend passes are $249 and weekend VIP passes are $409.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
That turns out to be a mistake, since a commando team soon storms his island with orders to kill him on sight.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Rebecca storms off without another word.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for storms
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Heavy rains strand motorists in hip-high water and disrupt Kenya Airways flights overnight.—
Evelyne Musambi,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Water deeply but only occasionally as the rains end.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sirens also sounded in Jerusalem, and explosions could be heard in Tel Aviv as Israel's air defenses worked to intercept barrages from Iran.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sirens also sounded in Jerusalem, and sounds of explosions could be heard in Tel Aviv as Israel’s air defenses worked to intercept barrages from Iran.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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La Niña is El Niño’s cooler water sibling that can also lead to global weather disturbances.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Detainees struggle to obtain medication and healthcare, lose concerning amounts of weight because of a lack of food, and live in fear of private security guards known to use force to put down disturbances.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Multiple explosions were heard in Tehran, with blasts lighting up the sky and turning it orange, according to reports from the Iranian capital.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Grainy black-and-white videos show explosions destroying Iran’s ships, missiles and missile launchers.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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At a planning board meeting in January, an opponent of One Boca cited the upheavals of the last century and asked how anyone could approve a long-term plan given the uncertainty the next hundred years may bring.—
Jason Haber,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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So Old So Young by Grant Ginder Over twenty years and five parties, six college friends reunite again and again, believing their bond will outlast the upheavals of adulthood.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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As labor complications ensue, a blizzard rages outside trapping the family in their home – sitting ducks for whatever sinister presence might be in there with them.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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Her video comes as her grandfather dismissed concerns about rising oil and gas prices as the war in Iran rages on.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Patients with myositis, an immune disease that attacks muscle, have shown significant improvements in strength.—
Jason Liebowitz,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Ghostface killer attacks them, leaving two dead, including Lucas, impaled on a sharp beer tap handle.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Nothing steams football fans quite like NBC Sports broadcaster Cris Collinsworth praising Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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Then, Lim steams the breastmilk in an espresso machine before adding the matcha into the drink.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Storms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storms. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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