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 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 With drinks in hand and dodging pop-up rainstorms Saturday afternoon, neighbors crowded on Ravenswood Avenue for an afternoon of beer tasting and community camaraderie. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 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 The potential for exposure to raw sewage makes rivers in the ALCOSAN service area unswimmable for at least 48 hours after rainstorms. — Daniel Bain, The Conversation, 22 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainstorms

Noun

Months prior, in March, heavy rains caused landslides and floods in Ethiopia’s southern Gamo Zone area, and over 100 people died.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Heavy monsoon rains mostly trigger mudslides in the central hill region while flooding low-lying areas, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of rains

Noun

New York City is activating its heat and flash flood emergency plans for Thursday and Friday due to dangerous temperatures and storms in the forecast.

— Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday into Thursday morning, with a few storms capable of damaging winds and heavy downpours, the National Weather Service said.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

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