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as in thunderstorms
a disturbance of the atmosphere accompanied by wind and often by precipitation (as rain or snow)
a winter storm bringing about six inches of snow
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as in rains
a heavy fall of objects
police had to endure a storm of rocks and bricks hurled by the rioters
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as in barrages
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
the army's spokesperson faced a storm of questions from reporters
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as in disturbances
a state of noisy, confused activity
a few minutes of calm before the storm, when the store would open its doors on the busiest day of the year
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as in rainstorms
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
the storm caused major damage to our barn
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as in explosions
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
a storm of indignation and demands for his resignation arose when the mayor's dishonesty was exposed
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as in upheavals
a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order)
civil wars and other storms of unrest swept through the African continent
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as in rages
to express one's anger usually violently
the chef spent the morning storming at his staff about the ruined sauces
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as in pours
to fall as water in a continuous stream of drops from the clouds
it storms so frequently up in the mountains that the peaks are rarely visible from the valley below
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as in attacks
to take sudden, violent action against
the pirates stormed the ship, easily taking the whole crew as their prisoners
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as in steams
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
by the time we arrived, our hostess was storming because dinner was ruined
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Recent Examples of storms
Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
The storms packed powerful winds, with parts of Leavenworth County reporting gusts up to 92 mph, according to storm reports submitted to the National Weather Service.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Put together, those two factors often mean fewer storms threatening South Florida — but that doesn’t mean zero risk.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Model data continues to struggle to pick up the potential for storms ahead of the main line that's expected to move through late this evening to early on Wednesday morning.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Lisius, who began chasing storms in the 1980s, is a legend among chasers and beyond.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
The National Meteorological Service for Mexico issued a seasonal forecast at an April briefing that predicted 18 to 21 named storms, with nine to 11 hurricanes and four to five major hurricanes, according to Mexico News Daily.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Southern summers can be unforgiving, with unexpected storms followed by bouts of humidity.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Keep them protected from windy storms or heavy rain.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Blanche says on Monday that the noises correspond with the time the suspect allegedly storms the Secret Service security checkpoint on the floor above the ballroom.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Inflamed by Ratansen’s adviser’s account of Padmavati’s beauty, Alauddin Khalji storms the fortress by treachery rather than valor.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
But in the moment, no one seems more upset by the confession than Rachel, who storms away despite her prior promises not to judge.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
Her humiliation is laid bare for everyone in the room — the Easter brunch has gone totally awry — and Ines storms out at the end of her performance.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
High pressure also spins clockwise, deflecting moisture and storms off to the north and keeping dry air underneath it.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
But the deeper wound comes after Bree storms out.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
God storms American politics Single-day general admission tickets are $145, while weekend passes are $249 and weekend VIP passes are $409.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
Lake Baikal, often described as an inland sea because of its enormous size, is notorious for sudden storms and icy conditions even during tourist season, according to National Geographic.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
The storms packed powerful winds, with parts of Leavenworth County reporting gusts up to 92 mph, according to storm reports submitted to the National Weather Service.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Put together, those two factors often mean fewer storms threatening South Florida — but that doesn’t mean zero risk.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Model data continues to struggle to pick up the potential for storms ahead of the main line that's expected to move through late this evening to early on Wednesday morning.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Lisius, who began chasing storms in the 1980s, is a legend among chasers and beyond.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
The National Meteorological Service for Mexico issued a seasonal forecast at an April briefing that predicted 18 to 21 named storms, with nine to 11 hurricanes and four to five major hurricanes, according to Mexico News Daily.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Southern summers can be unforgiving, with unexpected storms followed by bouts of humidity.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Keep them protected from windy storms or heavy rain.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Verb
The plot is based around a routine jury site visit that turns deadly when a mercenary kill team led by Hewitt (Adkins) storms the location in search of a secret ledger detailing citywide corruption.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Blanche says on Monday that the noises correspond with the time the suspect allegedly storms the Secret Service security checkpoint on the floor above the ballroom.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Inflamed by Ratansen’s adviser’s account of Padmavati’s beauty, Alauddin Khalji storms the fortress by treachery rather than valor.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
But in the moment, no one seems more upset by the confession than Rachel, who storms away despite her prior promises not to judge.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
Her humiliation is laid bare for everyone in the room — the Easter brunch has gone totally awry — and Ines storms out at the end of her performance.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
High pressure also spins clockwise, deflecting moisture and storms off to the north and keeping dry air underneath it.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
But the deeper wound comes after Bree storms out.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
God storms American politics Single-day general admission tickets are $145, while weekend passes are $249 and weekend VIP passes are $409.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for storms
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About 100,000 thunderstorms rumble across the United States each year, but just 10% intensify into a severe thunderstorm, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Due to heavy rains and high water levels in the Fox River in late April, the Fox Valley Park District postponed the event, set for April 25 in order to celebrate Earth Day, to May 16.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Later that summer, lingering moisture from Tropical Storm Mario contributed to flooding rains across portions of the southwestern United States on September 17-18, the hurricane center concluded in its post-storm report.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Iran’s drone barrages heavily depleted its expensive interceptor missile stockpiles.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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Iran fired over 1,000 ballistic missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab states during the war, as well as barrages of drones.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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However, several other disturbances broke out as hundreds of people on the beach attempted to leave simultaneously, officials noted.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Reynolds said according to dispatch, from the start of the year through April, Keller officers responded to at least 61 calls for services due to disturbances that involved e-bike or motorized bikes.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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Herrero also sought to use practical effects throughout the film, including gunfire and explosions, often enhanced with visual effects.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Rubin, with the exquisite detail of its images, is well placed to find these types of events, in which stars disappear in explosions that can be too faint for other surveys to see.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 May 2026
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This year has been marked by major political upheavals, armed conflicts, cultural milestones, and memorable moments in sports.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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Makary’s efforts on drug reviews were overshadowed by internal conflicts and upheavals that created headaches for drugmakers, investors and patients.—
Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The battle rages on between the Big Ten and SEC, as others start increasing the volume of their opinions.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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One is the degree to which criticism of the actions or existence of the State of Israel inevitably slides into antisemitism, a debate that rages on.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The sophomore star attacks every corner of the strike zone, fearlessly challenging batters in spots most pitchers avoid, while processing angles and situations in real time.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Your Immune System May Become Balanced Vitamin D and zinc may also tamp down hyperactive immune responses that occur in autoimmune diseases (conditions in which the body attacks itself).—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
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“Storms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/storms. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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