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as in poured
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 heaped
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 rained
The decision ended a lengthy review spurred by a test flight mishap with SpaceX's Starship megarocket, which rained debris down on parts of the island nation nearly a year ago.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
On the morning of April 20, artillery fire rained down on the Amethyst from the north bank of the river, causing the ship to run aground.
—Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
Once Tyler and Beau got there to Victory Lane, right before the confetti popped and rained down and reminded Reddick that yes, this was real, and yes, Jordan was bear-hugging him, and yes, a childhood dream had come true — a new memory took place.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
But then there was this scene with Owen at the Pike and we’re basically just getting rained on.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Boos rained down midway through the second half.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
But the authorities that govern Olympic sports have rained on their parade.
—Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
In the wide world outside, a hail of tear gas and rubber bullets rained down.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
Debris and sheet metal panels rained down from a Con Edison facility rooftop Saturday afternoon amid high winds in the current Arctic chill gripping the city, FDNY said.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Mike Wall, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
On the morning of April 20, artillery fire rained down on the Amethyst from the north bank of the river, causing the ship to run aground.
—Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
Once Tyler and Beau got there to Victory Lane, right before the confetti popped and rained down and reminded Reddick that yes, this was real, and yes, Jordan was bear-hugging him, and yes, a childhood dream had come true — a new memory took place.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2026
But then there was this scene with Owen at the Pike and we’re basically just getting rained on.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Boos rained down midway through the second half.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
But the authorities that govern Olympic sports have rained on their parade.
—Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
In the wide world outside, a hail of tear gas and rubber bullets rained down.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
Debris and sheet metal panels rained down from a Con Edison facility rooftop Saturday afternoon amid high winds in the current Arctic chill gripping the city, FDNY said.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rained
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The publication has poured millions of pounds into the effort, building out a TV-quality studio and hiring experienced video staff.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Blue gloves and helmets flew into the air, and the players poured onto the ice in jubilation.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sip a margarita and order the Jim Spud—a massive Idaho potato heaped with toppings.—
Caroline Tell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Certainly, pressure has been heaped onto the home fixture against Brentford on Saturday and the trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fans stormed the court in celebration at the buzzer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Fans stormed the court at Pauley Pavilion in celebration.—
Beth Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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With revenues soaring, the late President Hugo Chávez, a left-wing populist, lavished cash on Venezuelan masses long excluded from the petroleum windfall.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Pretti was passionate about the outdoors A competitive bicycle racer who lavished care on his new Audi, Pretti had also been deeply attached to his dog, who died about a year ago.—
Michael Biesecker,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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Photography enthusiasts will enjoy hanging out in the hotel’s public spaces; the hotel is flooded with natural light and features a spacious foyer with striking contemporary sculptures inspired by the lush hills and rugged shores of Shenzhen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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In this election cycle, the equation is being altered as the campaigns of Black politicians are being flooded with major cash from AIPAC donors and affiliates, radically shifting the equilibrium of some races.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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After the game, she was showered with water by her teammates in the locker room.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Had Willie come forward, he would have been showered with love and probably never would have reached out to me.—
Annabelle Gurwitch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The question of consent had long been debated by legislators, and finally, precipitated by Gisèle’s case and almost a year after her trial ended, the law was changed.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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What follows is a lot like what precipitated the original kiss.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2026
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