RAINSTORMS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

rainstorms

noun

plural of rainstorm

as in rains

a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity we ran into a big rainstorm on Highway 6, and the visibility was so poor we had to pull over

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Recent Examples of rainstorms Alas, heavy rainstorms over that weekend washed out all plans. — Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Mosquitoes thrive in the wet conditions and high humidity that follows rainstorms. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026 The fall came a day after Styles had to delay his first show in Mexico City on Saturday due to heavy rainstorms in the area. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 But it is expected to be better in time with cold fronts and rainstorms coming into the area on Saturday. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 The teak build can withstand rainstorms and wine spills, while the acrylic cushions can be wiped clean. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026 The dust has dried out the air and is blocking the formation of most rainstorms. — Scott Withers, CBS News, 12 July 2026 The center on Saturday also issued the first red alert for rainstorms of the year, according to state broadcaster CCTV. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 This means the El Niño will increase the risks of costly extreme weather events such as tornadoes, winter storms and back-to-back rainstorms that lead to flooding and landslides. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 June 2026

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Noun

Research shows that extreme weather events, including heat waves, rains and melting glaciers, have become more frequent.

— Matteo Moschella, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
This wildfire season was supercharged by heavy rains in January that spurred vegetation growth, which became kindling when the summer heat arrived.

— Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of rains

Noun

Barnard said studies have shown that Pacific storms generate about 30% more wave energy during an El Niño year compared to a year without the climate cycle.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
The storms are unlikely to reach the Kansas City forecast area, though there is a 10% to 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

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