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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Rainfall totals in the Kansas City area The storms packed a powerful punch, producing frequent lighting and thunder, prompting a tornado warning for parts of Clay and Jackson counties, and drenching some parts of the metro.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
The work on the beach landmark, which was partially damaged by heavy surf and storms in the past few years, took place May 24.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
There's also a marginal risk, level one of five, of severe storms over the northeastern portion of South Florida today, including Belle Glade, West Palm Beach and Boca Raton.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Central and East Texas have better coverage and chances for storms.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
But as storms pass through the region, temps are likely to cool slightly, going back into the 80s on Wednesday.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026
This is accepted standard practice in the region, but the baterias often overflow during storms, sending water rich in heavy metals into the streams that feed the Caqueta river.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
We're only supposed to see storms like that once every 150 years.
—Monique John, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
The plot is based around a routine jury site visit that turns deadly when a mercenary kill team led by Hewitt (Adkins) storms the location in search of a secret ledger detailing citywide corruption.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Blanche says on Monday that the noises correspond with the time the suspect allegedly storms the Secret Service security checkpoint on the floor above the ballroom.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Inflamed by Ratansen’s adviser’s account of Padmavati’s beauty, Alauddin Khalji storms the fortress by treachery rather than valor.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Her humiliation is laid bare for everyone in the room — the Easter brunch has gone totally awry — and Ines storms out at the end of her performance.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
High pressure also spins clockwise, deflecting moisture and storms off to the north and keeping dry air underneath it.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 15 Mar. 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
Noun
December to March is technically rainy season but storms typically happen once per day.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Rainfall totals in the Kansas City area The storms packed a powerful punch, producing frequent lighting and thunder, prompting a tornado warning for parts of Clay and Jackson counties, and drenching some parts of the metro.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
The work on the beach landmark, which was partially damaged by heavy surf and storms in the past few years, took place May 24.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
There's also a marginal risk, level one of five, of severe storms over the northeastern portion of South Florida today, including Belle Glade, West Palm Beach and Boca Raton.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Central and East Texas have better coverage and chances for storms.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
But as storms pass through the region, temps are likely to cool slightly, going back into the 80s on Wednesday.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026
This is accepted standard practice in the region, but the baterias often overflow during storms, sending water rich in heavy metals into the streams that feed the Caqueta river.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 May 2026
We're only supposed to see storms like that once every 150 years.
—Monique John, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Verb
Gary ultimately storms off, but Duncan appreciates the insult, suggesting that Silicon Valley's venture capitalists love sociopaths.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
The plot is based around a routine jury site visit that turns deadly when a mercenary kill team led by Hewitt (Adkins) storms the location in search of a secret ledger detailing citywide corruption.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Blanche says on Monday that the noises correspond with the time the suspect allegedly storms the Secret Service security checkpoint on the floor above the ballroom.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Inflamed by Ratansen’s adviser’s account of Padmavati’s beauty, Alauddin Khalji storms the fortress by treachery rather than valor.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Her humiliation is laid bare for everyone in the room — the Easter brunch has gone totally awry — and Ines storms out at the end of her performance.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
High pressure also spins clockwise, deflecting moisture and storms off to the north and keeping dry air underneath it.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 15 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for storms
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About 100,000 thunderstorms rumble across the United States each year, but just 10% intensify into a severe thunderstorm, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Recent rains had made the water murky, CBS News previously reported.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Heavy rains from a typhoon delayed the search until Wednesday, according to Takuya Nishikawa of the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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The strikes came a day after Russian forces launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, killing at least 22 civilians and wounding 138, as Moscow followed through with its threat of escalating its regular barrages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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In Obeid, capital of North Kordofan, near-daily drone barrages have imposed a furtive rhythm to residents’ lives, making every trip to the market, school, health clinic or a relative’s home a gamble.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Folks who live close to data centers have reported headaches, vertigo, nausea, sleep disturbances, ear pain and hypertension, the institute website says.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The police deployed extra officers and resources as several disturbances broke out across the area and officers detained several people after the shooting, though others fled the scene, according to Walek.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Perhaps alarmingly, the city’s air defenses appeared to be less active during the final wave of Russian strikes on Tuesday morning, with CNN producers hearing ongoing explosions, but not the sound of counter-systems firing.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Some were awakened by explosions; others pulled back their curtains in the early hours to see plumes of black smoke rising above the city.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The rule, adopted before the 2020 season but not implemented until this year due to the upheavals caused by the coronavirus pandemic, states that a team cannot use a position player on the mound unless there is a difference of six or more runs between the two teams.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Crocodilian ancestors have persisted through mass extinctions, dramatic climate shifts and ecological upheavals that have eradicated countless other lineages.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Some epic scenes were invented wholesale, like a tearful reunion between Louis and Lestat in their old New Orleans home as a hurricane rages around them.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Every Emmy season, a battle rages over which network or streamer earns the most nominations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Democrats, meanwhile, say the rhetoric sounds strikingly similar to the populist arguments advanced by the very progressives DeSantis routinely attacks.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Dennis waits until Mallory leaves to go on a bike ride, and then attacks her on the path.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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“Storms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storms. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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