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
Despite a steady downpour at Levi’s Stadium, Ward delivered an accurate snap and Evans did his job on the hold.
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David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Some officials suggest the severity of the downpour and the potential ramifications were difficult to foresee.
—Emma Bubola, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
The Vive bag is made of water-resistant nylon, so getting caught in a downpour should be no sweat.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
National Zoo/Screenshot by NPR The National Zoo's latest giant panda residents basked in the downpour of snow that blanketed Washington, D.C., on Monday, giving onlookers a view into the playtime of the two furry bears ahead of their Jan. 24 public debut.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
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David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Some officials suggest the severity of the downpour and the potential ramifications were difficult to foresee.
—Emma Bubola, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
The Vive bag is made of water-resistant nylon, so getting caught in a downpour should be no sweat.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
National Zoo/Screenshot by NPR The National Zoo's latest giant panda residents basked in the downpour of snow that blanketed Washington, D.C., on Monday, giving onlookers a view into the playtime of the two furry bears ahead of their Jan. 24 public debut.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Downpour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downpour. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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