THUNDERSHOWER Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

thundershower

noun

Definition of thundershower

as in thunderstorm

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Recent Examples of thundershower In a sudden forecast turnabout, metro Detroit went from April thundershowers and tornado warnings one day to a warm, sunny day the next, with temperatures in the upcoming week expected to reach the 70s. — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2023 Low pressure at both the upper level of the atmosphere and near the surface keep the chance of occasional showers (maybe a thundershower) and cooler temperatures around through Tuesday. — Molly Robey, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for thundershower

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Noun

Rain was falling as a thunderstorm moved through Dellona at the time of the crash.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
There is a 20% chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm this afternoon, with better coverage north and west of the metroplex into Wednesday night.

— Damien Lodes, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of thunderstorm

Noun

Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts only a 55% chance for good conditions at the launch site as well as listing a moderate-to-high chance of bad conditions for the rocket booster recovery attempt downrange.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
The series was postponed due to weather on Friday night, pushing both Games 4 and 5 back one day each.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of weather

Noun

That inch of rain in San Diego is double the typical October precipitation there.

— Nicholas Grondin, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026
According to the agency’s website, past moderate cycles were associated with extreme precipitation in Maryland, including the Mid-Atlantic’s record-breaking snowfall in 2009 and 2010.

— Luke Parker, Baltimore Sun, 12 Oct. 2026

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