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With forecasts showing rainy months ahead, the oppressive humidity isn't likely to go away any time soon.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Along with the brightness of the moon, people in the Volunteer State could also be dealing with rainy conditions and cloud coverage that could put an extra damper on being able to see the fireballs.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Aug. 2025
Navigating rainy roads: Safety tips for wet weather Heavy rainfall may lead to flooding if prolonged or if there is excessive runoff.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
The rainy season can last through late September, which is when the park begins to cool.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Along with the brightness of the moon, people in the Volunteer State could also be dealing with rainy conditions and cloud coverage that could put an extra damper on being able to see the fireballs.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Aug. 2025
Navigating rainy roads: Safety tips for wet weather Heavy rainfall may lead to flooding if prolonged or if there is excessive runoff.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
The rainy season can last through late September, which is when the park begins to cool.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainy
wet
Adjective
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Remember to pack a good pair of waterproof hiking sandals for wet landings, hiking boots for dry landings, reef-safe sunscreen, and your best camera or a new Go-Pro for underwater videos.—
Kaeli Conforti,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Extended warm, wet weather can cause black spot, which appears as black spots surrounded by yellow.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Rainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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