as in thin
having an overly soft liquid consistency
runny scrambled eggs
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Recent Examples of runny
Other symptoms typically occur at least a few days before the rash, such as fever, cough, runny nose and inflamed eyes, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Some of the symptoms include a runny nose, high fever, and red rash with bumps.
—Maya Bell, jsonline.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Allergic reactions can vary in severity from coughing and a runny nose to a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Symptoms typically come eight to 12 days after exposure and include high fever, cough, runny nose and watery or red eyes.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 July 2025
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Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Some of the symptoms include a runny nose, high fever, and red rash with bumps.
—Maya Bell, jsonline.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Allergic reactions can vary in severity from coughing and a runny nose to a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
Symptoms typically come eight to 12 days after exposure and include high fever, cough, runny nose and watery or red eyes.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runny
Adjective
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
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Details on the election process are thin, but many citizens could be casting their votes in an active conflict zone or under the eyes of armed soldiers – a terrifying prospect that some say could lead to more violence.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Here’s what’s behind this summer’s especially soupy start.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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The texture of the ropa vieja was just right — not too soupy, but also not getting caught in your teeth for perpetuity, like some ropier ropas viejas.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Initial symptoms include a fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Aug. 2025
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Here are some of the most common measles symptoms, according to the CDC: High fever Cough Runny nose Red, watery eyes Rash Complications from measles usually include ear infections and diarrhea, the CDC said, while more serious complications include pneumonia and encephalitis.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Remember to pack a good pair of waterproof hiking sandals for wet landings, hiking boots for dry landings, reef-safe sunscreen, and your best camera or a new Go-Pro for underwater videos.—
Kaeli Conforti,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Extended warm, wet weather can cause black spot, which appears as black spots surrounded by yellow.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Runny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runny. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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