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downpours

noun

plural of downpour

as in rains

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 downpours Forecasters don’t expect intense downpours, but a light cooling rain. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026 That boundary and the atmospheric disturbance that forms along it could bring daily downpours next week, especially along the coast. — Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 16 Oct. 2026 Strong winds, lightning, and brief downpours are the biggest concerns for today. — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 And heavy downpours—which are increasing as the planet warms—are too forceful to trap the tiny air bubbles required to launch the scent into the air. — Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026 Never getting dry, never getting any sleep, and losing challenges in downpours. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2026 During the Malaysian Grand Prix's previous run from 1999-2017, the track became notorious for sudden downpours which made for thrilling races and some unexpected results. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 With global warming, not only will precipitation increasingly fall as rain and not snow, but atmospheric rivers are also predicted to grow more potent, bringing more intense downpours. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 Sunny and drier weather will give South Floridians a brief break from the rain this weekend before the downpours return next week. — Juan Ortega, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

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Bolsonaro's campaign had also requested an extension, citing heavy rains that shut polling stations in the south, a right-wing stronghold.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Bolsonaro's request was due to heavy rains in Brazil's south, where he is favored.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

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