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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
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
The amenity area will have a pickleball court, gym, steam room, infrared sauna, cold plunge, outdoor shower, and yoga lawn.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Though he was allowed to periodically shower, the captivity was otherwise severe.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Rain, light snow in Kansas City area forecast In addition to the powerful winds, rain showers are expected to move into northwest Missouri and slowly spread through the region this afternoon.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
The amenity area will have a pickleball court, gym, steam room, infrared sauna, cold plunge, outdoor shower, and yoga lawn.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
The entire Manchester City team and staff stood to one side and watched as Chelsea lifted the League Cup trophy, showered by gold streamers.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Though he was allowed to periodically shower, the captivity was otherwise severe.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shower
Noun
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The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, which studies and tests ways to make homes more resilient, has recommended construction standards based on its research, both for high wind and heavy rains, as well as wildfires.—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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When a local festival is happening or when rain is in the forecast, their AI systems could adjust staffing and stock levels.—
Claire Vanessa Lim,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Oscar Wilde’s infamous antihero Dorian Gray probably would’ve loved to have a barrage of cameras pointed at him, reflecting his gorgeous visage.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Walker Kessler’s 3-point barrage Words soften over time.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ahead of the Saturday night clash in Spain, the opposition’s head coach lavished praise on the number 11.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The show has garnered a solid set of reviews, with praise lavished on Whittaker’s performance in particular.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Right now, the Northeast faces a greater risk of powerful wind gusts rather than tornadoes and hail.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Monster storm heading east this weekend to spew tornadoes, hail and snow On Saturday, strong storms will impact a zone from Texas to Nebraska, Arkansas and Iowa.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Most solar cycles have two peaks, so astronomers expect a flurry of sunspots in the sun's northern hemisphere.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Investors are also expecting a flurry of economic data this week.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the loss to UNLV, Bo Kimble poured in 42 points, including a left-handed free throw in honor of Gathers that drew a standing ovation.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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There’s also a trolley holding spirit casks that gets wheeled out for guests to enjoy a brandy or cognac poured straight from the cask as a post-dinner digestif.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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All the wrongs heaped on Curt Flood alone justify all that today’s players get.—
Greg Marotta,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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That crisis is heaping more burdens on grieving family members during one of the worst periods of their lives.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shower. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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