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as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
a shower of insults and curses rained down on the criminal as he was led through the crowd
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Recent Examples of shower
Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
Acevedo told Morales-Pena specifically to say that his eye injury came from falling in the shower, the inmate later told investigators.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Akili King, Essence, 5 May 2026
Changing clothes or showering after being outdoors can reduce the amount of allergens that remain on you.
—Levi Keller, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
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Noun
In the slant, Shao sees evidence for an extraterrestrial, even extragalactic origin for lightning — a cosmic-ray shower.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
Acevedo told Morales-Pena specifically to say that his eye injury came from falling in the shower, the inmate later told investigators.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Verb
The brand suggests using this product right after a bath or shower to of course lock in moisture.
—Akili King, Essence, 5 May 2026
Changing clothes or showering after being outdoors can reduce the amount of allergens that remain on you.
—Levi Keller, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shower
Noun
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As plants use rainwater to grow, their leaves pick up the rain’s characteristic ratio of hydrogen isotopes—atoms with the same number of protons and different numbers of neutrons.—
Hannah Richter,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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While the immediate flood threat has diminished, rain is expected to persist along the Mid-Atlantic coast.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Of course, Edgecombe, who’d held Brunson to less than 42% shooting from the field during individual regular-season matchups, led the defensive charge in a 27-point barrage from the Knicks’ captain through the opening two quarters alone.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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The White House's aggressive policy moves have prompted a barrage of lawsuits — more than 700 and counting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Trump lavished unusual praise on the media at a post-shooting late night press conference at the White House Saturday night.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Lemme co-founder marked another turn around the sun, surrounded by family who lavished her with treats.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The primary storm hazard will come from wind gusts that could hit 60 mph and associated lightning, although there is also a low chance for hail and a tornado.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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While the setup is not perfect, any storms that do develop will be in an environment supportive of strong to possibly severe weather, including gusty winds & hail.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Noun
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He should not be deluded by the Phillies’ quick flurry of wins after replacing Rob Thompson as manager with Don Mattingly.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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QuickTake The fire, one of the most destructive in California history, has also led to a flurry of lawsuits against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Water, the biggest municipal utility in the US.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Now, offshore wind developers, submarine cable companies and defense contractors are pouring money into high‑resolution seafloor mapping.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Tyrese Maxey poured in 30 points for the 76ers, Paul George added 23 and Joel Embiid had 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The setup ranges from a bathtub heaped with ice cubes to a quick dip in a frigid lake or ocean.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Miami-Dade County commissioners are fond of heaping praise on the Miami Center for Mental Health and Rehabilitation, calling it a groundbreaking facility that will save lives and likely save the county millions of dollars.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shower. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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