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Recent Examples of rainy
It’s turned rainy and cooler in the past couple of days, but the creosote bushes are blooming yellow.
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Some of the run participants were dressed wearing just their underwear, socks and sneakers for the 50-degree, rainy weather.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
With interest in snow boots surging and users on platforms like TikTok seeking recommendations for weather-resistant footwear, the brand currently offers boots specifically designed for snowy and rainy weather.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The cave is typically closed from July to October during Thailand’s rainy season, and for rescue divers the possibility of being trapped in the cave during a violent downpour was one of the most omnipresent threats.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Some of the run participants were dressed wearing just their underwear, socks and sneakers for the 50-degree, rainy weather.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
With interest in snow boots surging and users on platforms like TikTok seeking recommendations for weather-resistant footwear, the brand currently offers boots specifically designed for snowy and rainy weather.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The cave is typically closed from July to October during Thailand’s rainy season, and for rescue divers the possibility of being trapped in the cave during a violent downpour was one of the most omnipresent threats.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainy
wet
Adjective
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Their ice maker expelled large clumps of wet salt, which, when rubbed, dissolved into an oily, foul-smelling substance.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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If a broom is your go-to for floor cleaning, try another tool like a vacuum or wet mop to get a more thoroughly clean kitchen floor in less time.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Rainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainy. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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