as in thunderstorm
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hailstorm
While wildfires grab attention, hail is even more destructive in Colorado, causing homeowner insurance rates to increase when hailstorms destroy roofs.
—
Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
When a sudden hailstorm rolled through Oklahoma recently, one lucky pup thought all her dreams had come true—and over 1.7 million people have shared in her joy.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Singer, in particular, subjected new cast member Eboni K. Williams — the show’s first Black full-time cast member — to a hailstorm of microaggressions and was the subject of several official complaints.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
Footage posted online and shared by the outlet showed a hotel in Fremont with its windows broken by the hailstorm and a car’s roof dented and windshield destroyed.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hailstorm
Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
When a sudden hailstorm rolled through Oklahoma recently, one lucky pup thought all her dreams had come true—and over 1.7 million people have shared in her joy.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Singer, in particular, subjected new cast member Eboni K. Williams — the show’s first Black full-time cast member — to a hailstorm of microaggressions and was the subject of several official complaints.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
Footage posted online and shared by the outlet showed a hotel in Fremont with its windows broken by the hailstorm and a car’s roof dented and windshield destroyed.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hailstorm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hailstorm
Noun
-
This summer also has been notable for its lack of monsoonal moisture — weather that can cause uncomfortably high humidity and trigger thunderstorms in the local mountains.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
-
Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Noun
-
Central Texas in particular is prone to intense rainstorms.—
Alyson Hurt,
NPR,
8 July 2025
-
Flash floods can make this hike dangerous, especially in the spring or after rainstorms.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
7 July 2025
Noun
-
In just the past few months, FEMA has denied federal assistance for devastating floods in West Virginia and a destructive windstorm in Washington.—
Jeremy Lindenfeld,
ProPublica,
9 July 2025
-
In January 2008, for example, a powerful windstorm generated waves over 30 feet tall and gusts near 100 mph, according to weather service.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
-
The flooding has exposed the vulnerability of Texas to extreme weather events and raised urgent questions about warning systems and disaster preparedness for communities and summer camps.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
-
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who has been a part of discussions about changing the federal government's role in responding to major disasters, said that the weather alert system needs to be updated to give people more time and more warning ahead of extreme weather.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 July 2025
Noun
-
But none of that potential bad news, or a spring cloudburst, could dampen the recent celebration of the park’s 50th birthday held at a Minneapolis brewery by the Voyageurs Conservancy – which was founded a decade before the park opened, and works to connect more people to Voyageurs.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2025
-
The Yankees scored twice before the cloudburst to stake a 4-2 lead.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
25 May 2025
Noun
-
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
-
Not your generic, garden-variety thundershower.—
Paul Douglas,
Star Tribune,
29 Apr. 2021
Noun
-
This remained the largest snowstorm in Chicago history until it was eclipsed by a snowfall of 23 inches in 1967.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
-
After the February 2021 snowstorm, DPW asked to set aside $460,000 to pay for snow removal contractors the following year.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Noun
-
Martin takes off with long-time friend Steve, who is driving cross-county in a blizzard to California.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
-
The family of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, killed on Jan. 29, 2022 during a blizzard, is still searching for justice this week, days after jurors cleared his ex-girlfriend Karen Read of homicide charges.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hailstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hailstorm. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share