thundershower

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Recent Examples of thundershower Speaking under dark clouds minutes after a thundershower drenched onlookers, Ms. Truss leaned on the weather as a metaphor for the economic challenges facing Britain. Stephen Castle, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Speaking under dark clouds minutes after a thundershower drenched onlookers, Truss leaned on the weather as a metaphor for the economic challenges facing Britain. Stephen Castle, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 Only a slight chance of a late-day shower or thundershower. Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 Not your generic, garden-variety thundershower. Paul Douglas, Star Tribune, 29 Apr. 2021 See All Example Sentences for thundershower
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thundershower
Noun
  • Conditions in Pittsburgh this afternoon KDKA Weather Center An isolated thunderstorm is possible for areas mainly south of Pittsburgh today, while areas north probably won't see a drop of rain.
    Mary Ours, CBS News, 17 May 2026
  • With little rain to obscure the view, an enormous spiraling thunderstorm created an otherworldly scene as the sun set in southwest Oklahoma.
    Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • El Niño conditions, which usually bring hotter, drier weather to Southeast Asia, are expected later this year and could further impact rice production.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
  • Willit Cargo Stretch Shorts Embrace the warm weather in these stretchy, water-resistant shorts that are ideal for a tropical vacation.
    Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Traditionally, farmers have relied on rainy season precipitation to water their crops.
    Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 May 2026
  • That water year actually saw below-average rain in the region, and either average or above-average precipitation in Northern California.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026

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“Thundershower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thundershower. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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