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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
Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
When installed correctly, with the proper slope, however, many models offer some protection from drizzles or light showers, but this isn’t a guarantee.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 5 June 2026
How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
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Noun
Owner Colby Barrett — a geotechnical engineer who specializes in rock slide mitigation — leaned into the land’s natural contours, sculpting the rock into 400-square-foot suites, complete with private patios looking out at the orchards, copper soaking tubs, and walk-in showers lit by skylights.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
When installed correctly, with the proper slope, however, many models offer some protection from drizzles or light showers, but this isn’t a guarantee.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Verb
Following a one-hour delay, the rain mostly stopped Friday afternoon, but the Chicago Cubs were continually showered with boos after getting drilled, 18-3, by the San Francisco Giants in another rough performance at Wrigley Field.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 5 June 2026
How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shower
Noun
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Expect more brief bouts of rain as the storms race across the metro.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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The match is expected to be played in the rain.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Anyone who arrived carrying an award was met with a barrage of congratulations and cheers.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Iran launched additional barrages throughout Monday, targeting Israeli airbases in Nevatim and Tel Nof and a petrochemical plant in Haifa, according to a statement from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Originally destined for slaughter during the Eid al-Adha festival, the 1,500-pound animal was seized by authorities, spared sacrifice and relocated to the capital’s zoo, where keepers lavish it with care.—
al Emrun Garjon,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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An obvious contributor, also cited by Powell, is the king’s ransom being lavished on AI data centers, projected to reach almost $1 trillion this year, multiples of the number three years ago.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
Noun
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On Sunday, severe thunderstorms are possible later in the day across parts of the northern Plains, including much of the Dakotas with damaging wind gusts and large hail the primary hazards.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Strong winds, frequent lightning, small hail, and flooding rainfall are being reported.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Nine people were injured in a flurry of gunfire in a crowd on Troost Avenue early Saturday morning, Kansas City police said.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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The Knicks erased a fourteen-point Spurs lead in the third quarter and then surged ahead in the fourth, led once again by the New Yorker cover star Jalen Brunson, who added to his legend with a flurry of clutch jumpers in the final minutes.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Cards and well-wishes poured in from around the world, as did calls from oblivious travelers.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Bartenders poured agave-centric cocktails from behind a long bar.—
Jenna Thompson
June 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Sometimes recruiters try to sell players, heaping praise on the targets and promising playing time.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Pete Davidson is heaping praise on ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian for her recent TV and film roles.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 May 2026
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“Shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shower. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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