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as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
a shower of insults and curses rained down on the criminal as he was led through the crowd
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as in rains
a heavy fall of objects
a shower of books fell from the collapsing shelves
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as in barrages
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
a shower of insults and curses rained down on the criminal as he was led through the crowd
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Recent Examples of shower
Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Running a dehumidifier or keeping the bathroom door open during a shower are great ways to reduce the moisture in the bathroom so the space stays aired out.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The best accent chairs are more than simple seating, showering a room in personality.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For Tuesday through Thursday, monsoonal moisture will move into the area, bringing the threat of showers and thunderstorms to the area.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Spotty showers and a few storms could be possible early next week, meteorologists said in a Friday forecast discussion.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Running a dehumidifier or keeping the bathroom door open during a shower are great ways to reduce the moisture in the bathroom so the space stays aired out.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Amazon Cat Week is the perfect chance to shower your cat with a little extra love.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The best accent chairs are more than simple seating, showering a room in personality.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
There was a 70% chance of showers on Thursday night.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
For Tuesday through Thursday, monsoonal moisture will move into the area, bringing the threat of showers and thunderstorms to the area.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shower. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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