THUNDERSHOWER Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

thundershower

noun

Definition of thundershower

as in thunderstorm

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Recent Examples of thundershower In a sudden forecast turnabout, metro Detroit went from April thundershowers and tornado warnings one day to a warm, sunny day the next, with temperatures in the upcoming week expected to reach the 70s. — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2023 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 See All Example Sentences for thundershower

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Noun

Sunday is trending drier now with just a stray afternoon shower or thunderstorm.

— Steven Sosna, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
This thunderstorm is producing an excessive amount of deadly cloud to ground lightning.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of thunderstorm

Noun

Sunny weather and excitement around the FIFA World Cup boosted consumer spending, while business activity remained surprisingly resilient despite the volatile geopolitical backdrop.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Homendy said the agency has recovered the flight data recorder and the cockpit recorder, and the teams are investigating various factors, including crew flight experience and weather conditions.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of weather

Noun

The goal was to determine whether electrostatic precipitation could offer a practical way to harvest water in one of the world’s driest regions.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Our extended winter weather forecasts emphasize temperature and precipitation deviations from averages, or normals.

— Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026

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