thunderstorms

plural of thunderstorm

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Recent Examples of thunderstorms 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
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.
    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.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026

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“Thunderstorms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderstorms. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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