as in rain
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
a torrential rainfall washed away most of the little sprouts in our vegetable garden
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Recent Examples of rainfall
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
What Factors To Consider When Watering Take rainfall into consideration when watering.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
There’s a 90% chance of precipitation, with the forecast calling for as much as a half-inch of rainfall before commuters hit the road Monday morning, and wind gusts reaching nearly 25 mph.
—John Romero, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2026
But in addition to rainfall, temperatures must be mild and winds calm.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
What Factors To Consider When Watering Take rainfall into consideration when watering.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
There’s a 90% chance of precipitation, with the forecast calling for as much as a half-inch of rainfall before commuters hit the road Monday morning, and wind gusts reaching nearly 25 mph.
—John Romero, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2026
But in addition to rainfall, temperatures must be mild and winds calm.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainfall
rain
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Fortunately, larger fuel sources like dense vegetation remain moist from heavy winter rains, and winds are predicted to be relatively light, conditions that together limit the danger of fast-spreading wildfires.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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In July 2024, a deadly mudslide caused by heavy rain claimed the lives of 229 people in southern Ethiopia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Rainfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainfall. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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