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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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Recent Examples of shower
Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service Chicago forecast for Thursday calls for a 100% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
But showering and cleaning and drinking brown water just feels unsafe.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Weather models are also suggesting above-average precipitation throughout the region, as a fairly active weather pattern is expected to bring consistent chances for showers and thunderstorms.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service Chicago forecast for Thursday calls for a 100% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Hitchcock went back inside, showered, then went to bed.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
But showering and cleaning and drinking brown water just feels unsafe.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shower
Noun
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The rain will start to clear out Sunday evening as the front moves through and begins to usher in drier, but cooler temperatures for next week.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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All of them caught the TPC San Antonio in benign conditions with very little wind, and morning rain that not only softened the course but led officials to allow for preferred lies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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After a recent arrest in the long-dormant case, some agents say the barrage of threats persist — and not enough is done to protect them.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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Other videos depict barrages of Iranian ballistic missiles raining down on Tehran’s enemies.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The father of three and owner of crop underwriting firm Noem Insurance lavished some $25,000 on these shapely ladies over the course of their relationship, the Mail reported.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
1 Apr. 2026
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Members of an administration demanding that Cuba democratize have welcomed Vladimir Putin onto American soil and lavished praise on Hungary’s Viktor Orbán.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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But the main hazards could include damaging wind gusts approaching 60 mph and hail at least an inch wide.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Houston Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pritchard dissected Milwaukee’s defense at all three levels during that flurry, converting two layups, two 3-pointers and one nine-foot fadeaway.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Blanche’s statement comes amid a flurry of speculation that Epstein worked for the CIA or another intelligence agency.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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North of the stadium, fans pouring from Tri-Rail and Metrorail trains mass marched across Northwest 20th Street, in front of the Sheraton and through the Nu Stadium parking lot, just like fans in cities with proper mass transit.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of congratulations and well wishes poured in.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As if Claire needs more trauma heaped on her, this is when Tom, Malva, and Allan Christie move to the Ridge with all their incestuous drama.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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John Lindsay opposed the Vietnam War; Ed Koch heaped abuse on the Palestine Liberation Organization; David Dinkins spoke out in favor of dismantling South African apartheid; Rudy Giuliani ejected Yasser Arafat from a concert at Lincoln Center.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shower. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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