THUNDERSTORM Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

thunderstorm

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Definition of thunderstorm

as in weather

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Recent Examples of thunderstorm Above the freezing level, droplets become ice crystals whose collisions separate electrical charges, as in an ordinary thunderstorm. — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 The forecast shows chances of showers and possibly a thunderstorm in eastern Kansas and western Missouri early Friday morning. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for thunderstorm

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Texas weather radar Texas watches and warnings Stay informed.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Mimic her cold-weather look with this nearly identical piece from Quince, which is made of 100 percent Mongolian cashmere.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

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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

Definition of thundershower

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Overall temperatures and precipitation will be below normal, but snowfall will be above normal, especially in the north.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Extreme precipitation is increasingly falling on mountains as rain not snow, increasing the risks of landslides and soil erosion.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

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