STORMS Synonyms: 349 Similar and Opposite Words

storms 1 of 2

noun

plural of storm

as in thunderstorms

a disturbance of the atmosphere accompanied by wind and often by precipitation (as rain or snow) a winter storm bringing about six inches of snow

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as in rains

a heavy fall of objects police had to endure a storm of rocks and bricks hurled by the rioters

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as in barrages

a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once the army's spokesperson faced a storm of questions from reporters

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as in disturbances

a state of noisy, confused activity a few minutes of calm before the storm, when the store would open its doors on the busiest day of the year

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as in rainstorms

a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity the storm caused major damage to our barn

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as in explosions

a sudden intense expression of strong feeling a storm of indignation and demands for his resignation arose when the mayor's dishonesty was exposed

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as in upheavals

a violent disturbance (as of the political or social order) civil wars and other storms of unrest swept through the African continent

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storms

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verb

present tense third-person singular of storm

as in rages

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 pours

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 attacks

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 steams

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 storms

Noun

There is a slight chance of storms on Sunday afternoon, with a 15% to 25% chance of precipitation, but some forecasts call for dry conditions. — Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 In the meantime, several storms were brewing in the Pacific Ocean, including Lowell, which reached hurricane strength Tuesday morning. — Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 The rains came from a typical monsoon storm; these storms rake across the Grand Canyon and the desert Southwest between June and September every year. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026 And while storms will cool things off to the low 80s by the end of the week, The Weather Channel predicts that the month's temperatures will be above average for the season. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Apart from a few dissenters, most of our participants thought that China could, in fact, rely on its economic and technological engine to ride out these storms. — Ben Bland, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Expect to see storms Norbert and Odalys form over the coming weeks if not sooner. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026 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 At Everglades National Park’s south entrance, historic marinas and critical water systems have battled intense humidity, severe storms and decades of wear. — Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

But Danny and Ricky aren’t falling for Russ’ carefree act, and Ricky, unable to take any more of his lies, storms out. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 Mars storms the Official Streaming chart with five titles, while one of his most successful collaborations becomes a bestseller again on multiple rosters. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Although significant, that event was far less powerful than the Carrington Event — or the even rarer storms the new study suggests may be possible. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 17 July 2026 Sharon Stone storms the runway at the Vetements Spring Summer 2027 fashion show during Paris Men's Fashion Week on June 26. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 In a flashback to the Italian inn, Lestat storms in on Gabriella sleeping with a rando, having heard her through the walls. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 June 2026 Greater Cincinnati may be pelted with severs storms overnight as much of the Midwest is set to experience an abnormal mid-June system, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. — Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 June 2026 Gary ultimately storms off, but Duncan appreciates the insult, suggesting that Silicon Valley's venture capitalists love sociopaths. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026 The plot is based around a routine jury site visit that turns deadly when a mercenary kill team led by Hewitt (Adkins) storms the location in search of a secret ledger detailing citywide corruption. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 May 2026

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Noun

About 100,000 thunderstorms rumble across the United States each year, but just 10% intensify into a severe thunderstorm, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

— Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of thunderstorms

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El Niño is likely to exacerbate the impact of torrential rains in neighboring Ghana that have damaged crops and increased the prevalence of the plant-killing black pod disease.

— Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
The rains came from a typical monsoon storm; these storms rake across the Grand Canyon and the desert Southwest between June and September every year.

— Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of rains

Noun

For weeks this past spring, Israelis sought shelter from Iranian ballistic missile barrages, sometimes sleeping in underground train stations and parking lots.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
Earlier this month, the air force stopped publishing the number of ballistic missiles fired or intercepted in Russia's nightly barrages.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of barrages

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The smallest robot was the most agile of the three, and the largest one was the best at maintaining its trajectory when faced with disturbances meant to throw it off course.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
In response to the disturbances, The Rotunda increased security at the space.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of disturbances

Noun

The clever premise provides the opportunity for plenty of high-octane action sequences, including fistfights, shootouts, explosions and car chases, with the hapless Ben providing comic relief from Hank’s Terminator-like indestructibility.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Several heavy explosions shook Kuhestak, with fireballs that lighted up the night sky, according to security camera recordings carried by the semiofficial news agency Fars.

— David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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The scandal in question erupted in the eighteen-thirties in the Prussian college town of Königsberg—today, after wars and upheavals, the isolated Russian city of Kaliningrad.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Like many in his generation Zhu’s early career was upended by the political upheavals of the Mao Zedong era.

— CNN Staff, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of upheavals

Verb

As the new school year begins, the debate over digital versus analog learning rages on, while more school districts reconsider the role of devices in the classroom.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
So long as the conflict there rages, fueling inflation thanks to higher energy prices, that will further drive up yields, according to Adam Phillips, managing director of investments at EP Wealth Advisors.

— Sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of rages

Verb

In humans, the rabies virus, transmitted in the saliva of an infected animal, is a serious and fatal disease that attacks the central nervous system.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The hydrogen peroxide treatment then attacks the remaining dye-cotton linkages and removes residual color.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

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