as in rains
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
the downpour was so heavy that we were soaked by the time we got to the car
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Recent Examples of downpours
Thunderstorms are brewing and expected to roll through the Kansas City area in the next few hours, some bringing heavy downpours and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service.
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Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Although some areas of Central Texas saw heavy rainfall this summer, isolated downpours do not provide the consistent, widespread recharge needed to replenish aquifer systems.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The threat for heavy rain in South Florida is diminishing, however typical scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy downpours are still possible in the area through the weekend.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2025
Although there were a few apocalyptic downpours early in the festival, attendees this year were treated to cooler temps that rarely tipped over 80 degrees.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Residents and visitors to the islands should expect flooding downpours that may lead to mudslides and gusty winds that cause power outages and strong surf.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Dew points have hovered in the mid-60s, a sign of sticky conditions that could fuel downpours.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Thunderstorms of this type can also produce dust storms and intense downpours that lead to flash flooding, forecasters said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In 2023, two days of downpours stranded thousands of Burning Man attendees in thick mud in the desert.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Although some areas of Central Texas saw heavy rainfall this summer, isolated downpours do not provide the consistent, widespread recharge needed to replenish aquifer systems.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The threat for heavy rain in South Florida is diminishing, however typical scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy downpours are still possible in the area through the weekend.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2025
Although there were a few apocalyptic downpours early in the festival, attendees this year were treated to cooler temps that rarely tipped over 80 degrees.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Residents and visitors to the islands should expect flooding downpours that may lead to mudslides and gusty winds that cause power outages and strong surf.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Dew points have hovered in the mid-60s, a sign of sticky conditions that could fuel downpours.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Thunderstorms of this type can also produce dust storms and intense downpours that lead to flash flooding, forecasters said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In 2023, two days of downpours stranded thousands of Burning Man attendees in thick mud in the desert.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downpours
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Other states affected by heavy rains include Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir in the north of the country and Telangana in the south.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Timely rains in 2024 fell prior to the survey being conducted, which contributed to the elevated pond counts last year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuits seek money to help communities cope with the risks and harms from global warming, including more extreme storms, floods and heat waves.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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After years of delays from heavy winter storms, COVID, funding shortfalls, and more fires, crews built a new trail as part of a $2 million upgrade to the park, with impressive new wooden bridges, signs and other amenities, completing the project in 2021.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Downpours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downpours. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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