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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
This comes a month after the Food Network star shared photos on her blog of Paige and Anderson’s wedding shower — held on Saturday, March 8, which was attended by several of the pair’s closest friends and family, and hosted by three of Ree’s closest friends.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Then, they’re showered over or tossed with salad fixings…but that’s far from your only option.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
While any showers or thunderstorms will be capable of producing gusty and erratic winds, severe weather is not expected.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
This comes a month after the Food Network star shared photos on her blog of Paige and Anderson’s wedding shower — held on Saturday, March 8, which was attended by several of the pair’s closest friends and family, and hosted by three of Ree’s closest friends.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Police said the missing woman’s body was found wrapped in a sheet and shower curtain and stuffed inside a futon.
—Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Then, they’re showered over or tossed with salad fixings…but that’s far from your only option.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shower
Noun
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About 5,000 residents who evacuated have since been allowed to return home, while authorities predict the fire will keep spreading until the area gets a soaking rain.—
Jenna Calderón,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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New Jersey Fire May Burn for Days The fire in the southern part of New Jersey, which began on April 22, could continue to burn for days before rain later this week, officials said.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Prior to release, a leaker hacked into the systems of the developers at Naughty Dog and spoiled major plot points from the story months in advance, which fueled a barrage of toxic responses, including death threats, against the creators.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Houthis have continued to launch more than a dozen ballistic missiles at Israel, and barrages of drones and missiles at US navy ships.—
Kareem El Damanhoury,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The New York Mets lavished the largest free-agent contract in baseball history, a 15-year, $765 million deal, upon outfielder Juan Soto.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The majority of his criticism was lavished at Vice President Vance, who earlier this month pushed back on arguments that Abrego Garcia wasn’t given due process, which is required under the Fifth Amendment.—
Steff Danielle Thomas,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As parts of the central U.S. recover from a deadly outbreak of severe weather, a line of storms is forecast to unleash large hail, heavy rain and tornadoes across the South.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The main hazard from the storms will be large hail.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Grapevine has a flurry of talent including junior catcher Gianni Corral, an uncommitted recruit who was previously committed to Texas A&M. Outfielder Zachary Goldstein, also a junior, is a scrappy speedster with a knack for getting on base.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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All in all, that was a good response by the Razorbacks to the Aggies' early flurry of runs.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sunlight poured in through floor-to-ceiling windows, with panoramic views of the ocean outside, and flowers adorned tables.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Messages of support poured in for Biggs, including from his gubernatorial primary opponent, Karrin Taylor Robson.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The trio of bold statements heaped scrutiny on the current leadership at the FIA.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Both members acknowledged that neither were particularly close to Vance during his brief tenure in the upper chamber upon now heaping praise.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shower. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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