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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 barrages
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 flurries
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 rains
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
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Friday’s widespread storms that served up floods and gridlock to afternoon commuters from the Keys to Coral Gables should begin to taper off as people head back out for a night on the town.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
As far as the exact location and timing of the activity, the NWS says confidence is low to moderate until storms develop this afternoon.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Spotty showers and a few storms could be possible early next week, meteorologists said in a Friday forecast discussion.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
See the storms in the Pacific Ocean How do hurricanes form?
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Will northern Michigan see storms this weekend?
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
As residents prepare for storms, Graham suggested having multiple ways to receive information on watches and warnings throughout the weekend.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
These types of storms often go through an eyewall replacement cycle or ERC.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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
Belly storms out of the house after the fight and runs away to Cousins with Jeremiah.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
According to the National Hurricane Center and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, the average Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, sees 14 named storms, including seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes—categories 3, 4, and 5.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Friday’s widespread storms that served up floods and gridlock to afternoon commuters from the Keys to Coral Gables should begin to taper off as people head back out for a night on the town.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
As far as the exact location and timing of the activity, the NWS says confidence is low to moderate until storms develop this afternoon.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Spotty showers and a few storms could be possible early next week, meteorologists said in a Friday forecast discussion.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
See the storms in the Pacific Ocean How do hurricanes form?
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Will northern Michigan see storms this weekend?
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
As residents prepare for storms, Graham suggested having multiple ways to receive information on watches and warnings throughout the weekend.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
These types of storms often go through an eyewall replacement cycle or ERC.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Belly storms out of the house after the fight and runs away to Cousins with Jeremiah.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for storms
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At that time, Saudi Arabia was still mired in the destructive war in Yemen, with the Houthis frequently targeting Saudi cities and energy infrastructure with increasingly lethal barrages of explosive drones and ballistic missiles.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Russia's latest attack was its largest since July 12, according to data published by Ukraine's air force and analyzed by ABC News, and breaks with the trend so far in August of smaller-scale nightly barrages when compared to figures from June and July.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
21 Aug. 2025
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Thin air and unpredictable wind flurries near Everest’s highest elevations prevent the drones from operating at some of the final camps leading to the summit.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
27 Aug. 2025
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Kp is an index used to indicate the severity of the global magnetic disturbances in near-Earth space, NOAA said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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First described in 1972 by UCLA researchers, the effect explains why geomagnetic disturbances often intensify around the equinoxes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Plentiful winter and spring rains and moderately cool evening temperatures resulted in a bounty of apple blossoms.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The rains along Baja California Sur could lead to flash flooding, especially in the mountains.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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The incident prompted road closures and emergency procedures, but no injuries or explosions were reported.—
Stacey Barchenger,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Lava flows and explosions were observed.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Not only have students been impacted by political upheavals in higher education, but faculty members have faced an unpredictable professional landscape as well.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The drama about a Turkish college professor facing major upheavals on two home fronts bowed at Sundance and stars Ekin Koc, Erkan Kolçak Kostendil, Hazar Erguclu and Ercan Kesal.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As war rages in Gaza, violence in the West Bank has intensified as well.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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While the debate rages on, the funerals keep coming.—
For the Carroll County Times,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Aug. 2025
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Dennis tries to hug Roman, but Roman attacks him, punching him multiple times before leaving the hotel room.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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After Wednesday disables the machine with an axe, Isaac’s ability no longer works, and Thing attacks him.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Storms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storms. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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