as in rain
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
the downpour was so heavy that we were soaked by the time we got to the car
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Recent Examples of downpour
Darleen Reyes drove through a downpour last week to take her son to a free Boys & Girls Club day camp in East Providence, Rhode Island.
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 July 2025
The deaths came as downpours across multiple states, including New York, New Jersey, and Virginia, prompted dozens of water rescues.
—Hollie Silverman
nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
In particular, durability was an important attribute, especially since some games are played in downpours, high heat and sub-zero conditions.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Combined with weekend downpours, Crosbie said, the future storms may pose a risk for creek and river flooding later in the week.
—Matthew Cupelli, IndyStar, 14 July 2025
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 July 2025
The deaths came as downpours across multiple states, including New York, New Jersey, and Virginia, prompted dozens of water rescues.
—Hollie Silverman
nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
In particular, durability was an important attribute, especially since some games are played in downpours, high heat and sub-zero conditions.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Combined with weekend downpours, Crosbie said, the future storms may pose a risk for creek and river flooding later in the week.
—Matthew Cupelli, IndyStar, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downpour
rain
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The city experienced over two inches of rain last night — its second-wettest single hour in recorded history.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Beginning on Sunday, July 6th, Tropical Storm Chantal dumped ten inches of rain across sections of central North Carolina.—
Jessica Pishko,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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“Downpour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downpour. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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