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Recent Examples of thundershower
Speaking under dark clouds minutes after a thundershower drenched onlookers, Truss leaned on the weather as a metaphor for the economic challenges facing Britain.
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Stephen Castle, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022
Low pressure at both the upper level of the atmosphere and near the surface keep the chance of occasional showers (maybe a thundershower) and cooler temperatures around through Tuesday.
—Molly Robey, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2022
Tonight: Showers become more numerous through the night and a stray thundershower is still possible.
—Washington Post, 10 June 2021
Only a slight chance of a late-day shower or thundershower.
—Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022
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Stephen Castle, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022
Low pressure at both the upper level of the atmosphere and near the surface keep the chance of occasional showers (maybe a thundershower) and cooler temperatures around through Tuesday.
—Molly Robey, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2022
Tonight: Showers become more numerous through the night and a stray thundershower is still possible.
—Washington Post, 10 June 2021
Only a slight chance of a late-day shower or thundershower.
—Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thundershower
Noun
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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This summer also has been notable for its lack of monsoonal moisture — weather that can cause uncomfortably high humidity and trigger thunderstorms in the local mountains.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Despite a slew of headliner cancellations and bouts with problematic weather, Summerfest reported an 8% increase in attendance for its 2025 edition.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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How cuts might impact weather services Significant cuts to the NWS have the remaining workers doing more with less.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
15 July 2025
Noun
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New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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The mesoscale conductive vortex essentially spun the remnants of a tropical system, causing significant ascent or rising motion to activate that moisture into condensation and precipitation in an efficient manner, according to Shepherd.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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“Thundershower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thundershower. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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