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
Supplement rainfall as needed to provide regular irrigation during their first year as plants establish a robust root system.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
Average rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are anticipated through Wednesday, according to the NWS.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025
Bathrooms are equally impressive, outfitted with marble countertops, rainfall showers, and premium amenities, providing a spa-like experience right in your room.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The Los Angeles area could see more significant rainfall Saturday as a low-pressure system moves in.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
Average rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are anticipated through Wednesday, according to the NWS.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025
Bathrooms are equally impressive, outfitted with marble countertops, rainfall showers, and premium amenities, providing a spa-like experience right in your room.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The Los Angeles area could see more significant rainfall Saturday as a low-pressure system moves in.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainfall
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The forecast was also right for the evening, and there wasn’t a trace of rain before or after Lady Gaga’s show.—
Billboard Brasil,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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These areas could be faced with flash flooding and frequent lightning due to stronger, slow-moving thunderstorms with torrential rain.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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“Rainfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainfall. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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