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Recent Examples of rain gear
Since the 1940s, companies have been using PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – to make products easier to use, from Teflon nonstick pots to waterproof rain gear, stain-resistant carpet and firefighting foam.
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Jiameng Zheng, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
Keep the rain gear close — showers and thunderstorms could dump buckets of rain across the Kansas City area on Monday, the National Weather Service said.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
Jiameng Zheng, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
Keep the rain gear close — showers and thunderstorms could dump buckets of rain across the Kansas City area on Monday, the National Weather Service said.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rain gear
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Performance rainwear remains at the forefront, with lightweight ripstop styles featuring a waterproof membrane, full seam sealing, and waterproof zippers, while other designs integrate mesh liners for breathability and a specialized membrane for water repellency.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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That lightweight, drizzle-proof woven cotton textile transformed the fashion industry, and to this very day, the patented material is used by many brands in their own interpretations of rainwear.—
Alexis Bennett Parker,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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So many raincoats don’t, but this one passed with flying colors through the rapids, airing out almost instantly.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Aug. 2025
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The state’s newest theory is that Zeigler wore a raincoat while shooting his wife and mother-in-law (who was shot with two different guns) and struggling with his father-in-law — despite the customer having the father-in-law’s blood soaked into his pants.—
Gail Hollenbeck,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Anrabess Knit Coatigan, $36 with coupon While not technically a trench coat, this coatigan shares several similarities with Meghan’s cozy outerwear.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Last week, Martin stood outside of Tish James' home in Brooklyn, New York, and posed for pictures dressed in a trench coat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Aug. 2025
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These overalls are 100% waterproof and windproof and lined for freezing weather conditions.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Fireproof/waterproof Most lockboxes claim to be fireproof and waterproof.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Rain gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rain%20gear. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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