RAINY DAY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

rainy day

noun

Definition of rainy day

as in emergency

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Noun

One of the tenant union’s requests was for the city to use the health department’s authority to make emergency repairs to the buildings and refrain from condemning the property.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
The database is typically employed by police officers conducting criminal investigations and includes sensitive information like people’s Social Security numbers, medical-disability records, addresses, signatures and emergency contacts.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Definition of emergency

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Dietary changes, rising obesity rates, sleep deprivation and environmental toxins are all considered contributors.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
Dietary changes, rising obesity rates, sleep deprivation and persistent environmental toxins are all likely playing a role.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of deprivation

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Potential finalists will be notified via email and will be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, License of Work and Release of Liability/Publicity within three (3) days of date of notification, or a shorter time if required by exigencies, or a runner-up may be selected.

— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
The exigencies of the Revolution lead to promising more people representation.

— KEN BURNS, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026

Definition of exigency

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