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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monsoons
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Both storms—one from March 10 to 16 and the second from March 19 to 23—were classified as kona low storms, a seasonal weather pattern that can bring sudden shifts, including heavy downpours, flash floods, intense winds, and thunderstorms.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2026 -
Strong to severe thunderstorms could slam the Kansas City area twice in the coming days, bringing damaging winds, torrential downpours, and a chance of isolated tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The whole experience tasted of the sea and the end of summer, punctuated by soft little cloudbursts on the palate.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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Heavy rain is not uncommon in South Asia this time of year, but experts largely agree that the frequency and intensity of cloudbursts have increased in recent years, in part due to climate change.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
21 Aug. 2025
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Even minor changes in clouds, wind or storms can force delays, especially for a mission of this scale.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For people living along the coast, sand also defends against intense storms and sea level rise fueled by climate change.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The city of Leawood is looking to repair pipes and stormwater systems in an area that’s been plagued with flooding and water drainage issues during heavy rainstorms.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The new radar system can also track smoke from wildfires and provide more detailed information about typical rainstorms, improving the accuracy of forecasts.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Monsoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monsoons. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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