MONSOON Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

monsoon

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Definition of monsoon

as in downpour

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Recent Examples of monsoon The period, which usually falls between July and August, is dedicated to the worship of Hindu god Lord Shiva and is marked by fasting, prayers and colorful monsoon festivals across India. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Despite the copious downpour that led to flooding across many parts of the country in the past few weeks, India still faces the prospect of a deficient monsoon this year. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026 Continue reading … DESERT SECRETS — Nancy Guthrie's Tucson neighborhood searched again after monsoon shifts landscape. — FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Amidst this monsoon, the two friends argue in the car, bringing up wounds, both old and current. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monsoon

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There’s also the torrential rainfall this summer, including last week’s historic downpour in Chiba Prefecture that stranded travelers, disrupted power, and killed at least 8 people.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
On July 19, a downpour forced the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix in Nashville to be pushed back a day.

— Mike Stunson, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

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My feed was a deluge of content from the afternoon, the unbelievable bay sight lines contraposed with the towering bent-car Chamberlain sculptures that have remained in situ since their creator’s passing.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
Their deluge of bond offerings is giving bond investors more to choose from, which lowers prices for bonds and pushes up their yields.

— Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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