as in rain
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
a torrential rainfall washed away most of the little sprouts in our vegetable garden
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Recent Examples of rainfall
The threat should diminish by April 19, but some thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in parts of the Gulf Coast and Atlantic Coast are still possible, the outlet reported.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
In the aftermath of the rapid rainfall and flooding this week, City of Waukesha officials are urging people to avoid flooding areas and areas near the Fox River.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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, 17 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service warned of possible flooding from heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across parts of Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri and Kansas.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
In the aftermath of the rapid rainfall and flooding this week, City of Waukesha officials are urging people to avoid flooding areas and areas near the Fox River.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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, 17 Apr. 2026
The National Weather Service warned of possible flooding from heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across parts of Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri and Kansas.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainfall
rain
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With all the rain this past storm season, should Angelenos sit back and do nothing?—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Spring rains and winter snowmelt have swelled rivers and lakes, forcing torrents of water through Cheboygan County communities on its way to Lake Huron.—
Sarah Brumfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Rainfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainfall. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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