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Recent Examples of rainy
Trump military parade held in rainy DC as ‘No Kings’ protests go on nationwide
Rain didn’t stop the parade but forced an early start.
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David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2025
Donald Trump’s vainglorious birthday parade masquerading as a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army may get drenched in a rainy DC this Flag Day, but the financial sun is shining a bit brighter for some suffering Hollywood vendors.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 June 2025
Personal best, state title Cretin-Derham Hall senior Michael Seifu surprised himself with a personal best in the 300-meter hurdles in Thursday’s final, given the rainy conditions.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 June 2025
Forget your impression of rainy Seattle; only one of the state’s 21 distinct growing areas, the Puget Sound AVA, is anywhere near the Emerald City.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
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David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2025
Donald Trump’s vainglorious birthday parade masquerading as a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army may get drenched in a rainy DC this Flag Day, but the financial sun is shining a bit brighter for some suffering Hollywood vendors.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 June 2025
Personal best, state title Cretin-Derham Hall senior Michael Seifu surprised himself with a personal best in the 300-meter hurdles in Thursday’s final, given the rainy conditions.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 June 2025
Forget your impression of rainy Seattle; only one of the state’s 21 distinct growing areas, the Puget Sound AVA, is anywhere near the Emerald City.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainy
wet
Adjective
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Of course, be mindful of where cords are running to prevent them from getting wet during our frequent spring and summer showers.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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When the humidity is factored in, the heat indices and wet bulb globe temperatures will be at dangerous levels for activity, exertion, and our infrastructure.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Rainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainy. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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