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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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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
Biswajeet Banerjee, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
While there could be a passing sprinkle or shower today, most of the day will be rain-free, gray, and unseasonably cool.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
The Knicks weren’t raining jumpers from everywhere.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
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Noun
Storms are common in northern India during the hot season from March to June, before the annual monsoon rains arrive.
—Biswajeet Banerjee, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
While there could be a passing sprinkle or shower today, most of the day will be rain-free, gray, and unseasonably cool.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Verb
Never mow your lawn right after it's rained—always wait until the grass is completely dry.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
The Knicks weren’t raining jumpers from everywhere.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rain
Noun
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The primary suite adds a private fireplace and a spacious bath with an open rainfall shower and soaking tub.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Continuing to pour cool water on the tank could allow the liquid chemical inside to cure at a slower rate — becoming a solid at a slower speed — and reduce the buildup of pressure inside the tank, Covey said.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Silicon Valley’s warring factions are pouring money into congressional primaries.—
Nitasha Tiku,
Washington Post,
23 May 2026
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An obvious contributor, also cited by Powell, is the king’s ransom being lavished on AI data centers, projected to reach almost $1 trillion this year, multiples of the number three years ago.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Kerr, who has also lavished praise upon Brown, 56, whenever asked about him, made sure to give Atkinson his due before a December game in Cleveland.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Lake Baikal, often described as an inland sea because of its enormous size, is notorious for sudden storms and icy conditions even during tourist season, according to National Geographic.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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This flooding becomes even worse if accompanied by heavy rain or direct storm surge.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Ukraine launched one of its largest drone barrages of the war, killing at least three people near Moscow and another in Belgorod and wounding a dozen more, officials said.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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The internet absolutely let Clavicular have it, ridiculing the influencer with a barrage of memes.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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After all, Ngannou famously left the UFC after a bitter contract dispute, making his entrance as news alerts about McGregor flooded social media.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The name Gathright Dam pays tribute to Thomas Gathright, the man whose land the Jackson River flooded prior to the impoundment being built.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Cooking utensils and small mounds of clothes are kept in plastic bags or heaped on the ground.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.—
Shelly Westerhausen Worcel,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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“Rain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rain. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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