threaten rain

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to show signs that it is about to rain

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Examples (10)

  • Black clouds threatened rain in the distance.
  • The heavy grey sky began to threaten rain right before we left.
  • A sudden drop in temperature seemed to threaten rain or even snow.
  • The dark, ominous clouds quickly gathered, threatening rain for the afternoon picnic.
  • I could feel the humidity in the air, threatening rain any moment.
  • The weather forecast threatened rain, so we decided to bring umbrellas.
  • Don't forget your jacket; the wind and clouds threaten rain later.
  • The gardener worried that the dry spell would end, as the skies threatened rain.
  • Even though it's sunny now, the distant rumbling threatens rain.
  • She glanced at the dark sky, sensing it would soon threaten rain.