1
as in rainfall
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
the rain continued for most of the day
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as in to pour
to fall as water in a continuous stream of drops from the clouds
it started raining early this morning and hasn't let up since
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2
as in to lavish
to give readily and in large quantities
she rained praise upon her graduating students the squadron rained bombs on the enemy's fortifications
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Recent Examples of rain
Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Ingram agreed to the scheme, and Clemson went on to beat their in-state rivals 7-6 in cold, driving rain.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Afterward, Tharp joined Copeland on stage, a bouquet of flowers in hand — the first of many, many colleagues and collaborators emerging from the wings to congratulate Copeland, as golden confetti rained down and the pile of bouquets on the stage swelled.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The outsole has a rubber material to keep rain and slush out.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Ingram agreed to the scheme, and Clemson went on to beat their in-state rivals 7-6 in cold, driving rain.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
Though dinner is shaping up to redeem lunch’s disaster, Carlos is determined to rain on Josh’s parade.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Afterward, Tharp joined Copeland on stage, a bouquet of flowers in hand — the first of many, many colleagues and collaborators emerging from the wings to congratulate Copeland, as golden confetti rained down and the pile of bouquets on the stage swelled.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rain
Noun
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Mainstream scientists say climate change is behind increasing instances of deadly and costly extreme weather, including flooding, droughts, wildfires, intense rainfall events and dangerous heat.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to the World Weather Attribution, its wind speeds were 11% stronger and rainfall totals about 10% higher because of climate change.—
Bob Maliva,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some areas could see brief graupel or small hail in the higher terrain.—
Brandi D. Addison,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Succulents and Cacti Most succulents and cacti hail from hot and sunny areas and need lots of light to grow and maintain their color and form indoors.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
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Across the world, reaction has poured in from those on all sides of the political spectrum, both praising the capture and criticizing it.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Teigen, 40, posted a video of the whole family in waterpoor, hooded cover-ups while blue slime was poured all over them.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Just as much attention has been lavished on the dining spaces below, including Infiniti, a sushi bar and modern seafood restaurant, and Off Shore, a tacos and cocktails spot with tables set right in the sand.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 Dec. 2025
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The same is true of all the recent attention that has been lavished on Nick Fuentes.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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There is potential for a coastal storm Thursday and or Friday, but confidence is low.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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There’s roughly two and a half months left of the winter season, which means that there are plenty of chilly evenings, snow storms, and freeze warnings to look forward to.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday, the couple closed their store for a week, fearing for the safety of their employees after a barrage of complaints.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the third quarter, Seguin scored twice to extend the scoring barrage to 23-0.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The post was flooded with support from both fans and celebrities.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Beijing will keep trying to export its way out, flooding global markets—an approach that most trading partners may absorb this year but won’t tolerate forever.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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Place 1 heaping tablespoon of the mixture in the center of a wrapper.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Dec. 2025
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The recipe yielded four heaping servings that would honestly go a lot further at a potluck.—
Brittany Loggins,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Dec. 2025
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“Rain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rain. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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