Definition: a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences
Usage: a rash of bank robberies; a blizzard of lawsuits
Similar words: series
Definition: similar things placed in order or happening one after another
Usage: they were investigating a series of bank robberies
Definition: a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
Similar words: violent storm, storm
Definition: a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning