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Recent Examples of rain gear
Save space with these waterproof Chelsea boots that can double as rain gear; their non-slip rubber sole offering a super strong grip.
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Midlayers, down jackets, layers, and rain gear—what's actually worth investing in?
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 13 Dec. 2025
The brand will continue its successful collaboration strategy, too, with partnerships such as Bonpoint for children’s clothing and Hunter boots for rain gear.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
As for today's weather forecast, storm chances will continue throughout the day, so keep the rain gear nearby.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Pedestrians cloaked in rain gear are running for cover.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the leaves of the lotus plant, Uniqlo came up with a natural way to repel water from rain gear, an innovation more in demand than ever as customers push to phase out PFAS.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Midlayers, down jackets, layers, and rain gear—what's actually worth investing in?
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 13 Dec. 2025
The brand will continue its successful collaboration strategy, too, with partnerships such as Bonpoint for children’s clothing and Hunter boots for rain gear.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
As for today's weather forecast, storm chances will continue throughout the day, so keep the rain gear nearby.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Pedestrians cloaked in rain gear are running for cover.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the leaves of the lotus plant, Uniqlo came up with a natural way to repel water from rain gear, an innovation more in demand than ever as customers push to phase out PFAS.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Noun
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An Umbrella And/Or Raincoat(s) Road trip or not, there is always at least one umbrella and my entire family’s raincoats in the backseat of our car.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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The trench doubles as a raincoat and features a detachable hood to keep your hair safe and sound on drizzly days.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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The floor-length, silk duchesse dress mimicked the silhouette and design of a classic trench coat, with tiny buckle detailing along the sleeve trims and a tie to secure the garment around her waist.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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In the photo carousel, Beyoncé poses in a long green trench coat paired with the sleek short cut.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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There is also a selection of Burberry products, including the house’s latest outerwear, heritage rainwear and knitwear and small leather goods and bags.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
25 Nov. 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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The innovative manufacturing process entails the knit layer of the garment being bonded to the high-performance HDry waterproof and breathable membrane via a 3D technique whereby the finished garments is placed on an inflatable mannequin with the membrane beneath it.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 Jan. 2026
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The rainfly is a thinner 180-gsm poly ripstop waterproof-rated to 8,000 mm and coated in a black-out finish of its own.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Dec. 2025
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Mary Jane eventually found her muck boots and an oilskin jacket in the back of the hallway closet.—
Kate Walbert,
The New Yorker,
29 Nov. 2021
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The jean were presented alongside a collection of classic workwear with Japanese vintage details, and oilskin coat inspired by one of creative director Maria Heilmann’s vintage pieces, and handknitted pieces crafted from undyed llama.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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The district has 56 poles and 7,500 linear feet of overhead conversion to 11,165 linear feet of underground trench spanning 227 properties, according to a council agenda report.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Whether through bold color, like a crimson red trench, or thoughtful updates to classic silhouettes, such as their bestselling scarf coat with wraparound fringing (as seen here on Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo), the label knows how to balance statement with wearability.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Rain gear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rain%20gear. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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