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Recent Examples of thunderstormsAbout 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thunderstorms
showers
Noun
Videos of the pyrotechnics display show the pitch filling with tall showers of sparks and dense smoke as dozens of fireworks launched upward.
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Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
In wetter climates where residents don't have to water their lawns, indoor use, such as for showers, is more impactful.