STORMING Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words

storming

verb

present participle of storm

as in raging

to express one's anger usually violently the chef spent the morning storming at his staff about the ruined sauces

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as in raining

to fall as water in a continuous stream of drops from the clouds it storms so frequently up in the mountains that the peaks are rarely visible from the valley below

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as in attacking

to take sudden, violent action against the pirates stormed the ship, easily taking the whole crew as their prisoners

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as in steaming

to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger by the time we arrived, our hostess was storming because dinner was ruined

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Recent Examples of storming That’s been the story of this third season, one that started with Rhaenyra storming the castle and taking the Iron Throne and then promptly saw her get picked apart by dozens of unforeseen calamities. — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 Despite a 25% decline in gold from its high in January, proponents of the precious metal are storming into bullish call positions after almost two months of sideways action gives way to a rally Friday following weak jobs data. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 Hours later mobs of his supporters did that, storming the Capitol and using flagpoles, bats, and pipes to attack overwhelmed law enforcement. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 But Monoman couldn’t resist storming the stage, even at a benefit for his own health crisis. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2026 Since storming onto the scene midway through last season to unanimously win the American League Rookie of the Year, Kurtz has been one of the best hitters in the league and one of few consistent presences in an A’s lineup marred by injuries. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Fatal influence cut off their offense, but Brie came storming back with a big right hand. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Moroccan forces beat back crowds with batons and tear gas at the gates to Ceuta, trying to prevent more from storming across into the tiny Spanish territory that juts on a spit of sandy land into the Mediterranean from Morocco. — Michael Francis Gore, USA Today, 31 July 2026 Of course, Morris’ repairman finds an old video game console before the exterior of a house is shown with supernatural clouds brewing over it and a shot of ostriches storming through the streets of the real world. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 28 July 2026

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The cost to infrastructure from raging floodwaters is expected to run in the tens of millions of dollars.

— John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026
Canada's struggling wood product sector and the wine industry, already affected by raging wildfires in the country's west, could be hit hard by the new tariffs.

— Promit Mukherjee, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

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And now, there's a massive blob of rain heading right for this area where it's been raining for five days.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
There were strobes firing at one point, fireballs shooting up from the stage at another, sparks raining down from the backdrop at yet another.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026

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So too are there similarities to the Brentford side that came up under Thomas Frank, given their set-piece credentials and attacking variety.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Fishback has been aggressively attacking Donalds over his politics and his race while holding rallies across the state drawing crowds of young men motivated by his hard-right campaign promises.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

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Sometimes holding a dispenser over a steaming hot beverage can cause condensation to form around the pouring spout.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
For most proteins and vegetables, grilling, baking, poaching, roasting, and steaming preserve nutrients while adding little to no additional fat or calories.

— Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 28 July 2026

Definition of steaming

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That is important, as the show includes simulated rain showers with real water pouring down on the stage from above.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
A couple of uptown spots are pouring mimosas alongside high-energy drag performances on Saturday and Sunday, and Evan is sharing the details.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026

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Conviser’s case, which was partially dismissed for lack of standing, accused legendary DePaul softball coach Eugene Lenti of verbally and mentally abusing his athletes and physically assaulting a staffer.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The case has also received widespread coverage in the US – including on CNN – where Trump has been assaulting DEI policies.

— Rupert Neate, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of assaulting

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The second episode… [is about] the fall of the group, precipitating [John Pearson’s] leaving, the downfall.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
Fear of a repeat invasion also led Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev to send nuclear missiles to Cuba, precipitating the Cuban missile crisis of October 1962 that nearly led to nuclear war.

— Kevin A. Young, The Conversation, 8 June 2026

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