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Recent Examples of rainy
If an ostrich egg reveals rainy conditions, that means an individual human settlement likely also felt that precipitation—and maybe the inhabitants changed their behavior accordingly.
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Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
The next morning, in rainy Washington, the protester came down from the bridge, descending via an internal ladder in the arch.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
The camp surrounds a sprawling forest glade that floods in the rainy season.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area Wednesday and Thursday.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
The next morning, in rainy Washington, the protester came down from the bridge, descending via an internal ladder in the arch.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
The camp surrounds a sprawling forest glade that floods in the rainy season.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area Wednesday and Thursday.
—Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainy
wet
Adjective
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Then, wet mop or steam mop the floors to remove any stains or marks.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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“Rainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainy. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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