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Recent Examples of rainy
The night proved to be another high-energy spectacle, despite any rainy or chilly weather, with fans across the venue on their feet from start to finish.
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 5 June 2025
News, notes and observations from the Dolphins’ Tuesday practice session in rainy conditions:
▪ After throwing a couple of ducks in the previous practice session open to reporters, Zach Wilson threw an interception in Tuesday’s session but also had some very good moments.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
By Sunday, the Northeast should be mostly dry, but areas in the Plains and South could be soaked as a large storm system pushes its way through the South on Monday, leading to a rainy Memorial Day for millions.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 22 May 2025
Inland flooding People in low-lying areas are familiar with how bad the streets get with Florida’s typical summer rainy season.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 5 June 2025
News, notes and observations from the Dolphins’ Tuesday practice session in rainy conditions:
▪ After throwing a couple of ducks in the previous practice session open to reporters, Zach Wilson threw an interception in Tuesday’s session but also had some very good moments.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
By Sunday, the Northeast should be mostly dry, but areas in the Plains and South could be soaked as a large storm system pushes its way through the South on Monday, leading to a rainy Memorial Day for millions.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 22 May 2025
Inland flooding People in low-lying areas are familiar with how bad the streets get with Florida’s typical summer rainy season.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainy
wet
Adjective
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Maintain safe driving distances: Use the two-second rule to maintain a safe distance from the car in front of you and allow an extra two seconds in heavy rain. Reduce speed and drive cautiously: On wet roads, slowing down is paramount.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
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“Rainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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