thunderstorms

noun

plural of thunderstorm
as in thundershowers

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Recent Examples of thunderstorms 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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showers
Noun
  • Another idea is to place these plants in a humid bathroom environment where showers are taken.
    — Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
  • For this reason, vinegar is often used as an all-natural cleaning product to brighten laundry, sanitize bathtubs and showers, deodorize trash cans, and so much more.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
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