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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thundershower
Noun
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Traditionally, farmers have relied on rainy season precipitation to water their crops.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 May 2026
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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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