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Recent Examples of thundershower
Speaking under dark clouds minutes after a thundershower drenched onlookers, Ms. Truss leaned on the weather as a metaphor for the economic challenges facing Britain.
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Stephen Castle, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2022
Speaking under dark clouds minutes after a thundershower drenched onlookers, Truss leaned on the weather as a metaphor for the economic challenges facing Britain.
—Stephen Castle, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022
Only a slight chance of a late-day shower or thundershower.
—Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022
Not your generic, garden-variety thundershower.
—Paul Douglas, Star Tribune, 29 Apr. 2021
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Stephen Castle, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2022
Speaking under dark clouds minutes after a thundershower drenched onlookers, Truss leaned on the weather as a metaphor for the economic challenges facing Britain.
—Stephen Castle, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022
Only a slight chance of a late-day shower or thundershower.
—Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022
Not your generic, garden-variety thundershower.
—Paul Douglas, Star Tribune, 29 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thundershower
Noun
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Luke Tailwagger, a 13-year-old chihuahua, was found wandering the streets of Los Angeles during a thunderstorm in 2015, according to his owner Niki Banchero.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The retailer is brimming with chic, travel-ready finds that make packing for warm-weather getaways feel effortless and stylish, from breezy linen pants and figure-flattering sundresses to comfortable sandals and even spacious suitcases, all up to 70 percent off.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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The restrictions started as the Charlotte region sank deeper into severe and extreme drought this spring after months of unusually dry weather.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Farms all over the country are bracing for the impact of drought after months of little precipitation, experts told ABC News.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Plus, if the state sees more storms and precipitation, flowers are likely to last at higher elevations throughout the summer.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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“Thundershower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thundershower. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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