as in thin
having an overly soft liquid consistency
runny scrambled eggs
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Recent Examples of runny
These Kleenex tissue packs can be used for runny noses, watery eyes, and to wipe your mouth.
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The first signs are nonspecific, including fever, cough, a runny nose and red eyes.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Both conditions can cause sore throat, fatigue, headaches, nasal congestion and a runny nose, which adds to the confusion.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Got a runny nose, cough or maybe even a fever?
—Hali Smith
march 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The first signs are nonspecific, including fever, cough, a runny nose and red eyes.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Both conditions can cause sore throat, fatigue, headaches, nasal congestion and a runny nose, which adds to the confusion.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Got a runny nose, cough or maybe even a fever?
—Hali Smith
march 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
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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 Mar. 2026
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Loose Flashings Flashings are thin materials—typically made from metals like aluminum or copper—that are installed at joints and penetrations on roofs and walls including chimneys, valleys, windows, and vents.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dew point temperatures, which can indicate atmospheric moisture levels, will remain at or above the 90th percentile, keeping overnight temperatures mild and the air feeling soupy, the National Weather Service said.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Both gumbo and jambalaya typically contain poultry, seafood and sausage, but gumbo is soupier.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Symptoms of measles include rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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During pollen season, doctors most commonly see patients with sneezing, watery eyes, nasal drainage, rashes and itching, Ryan said.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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They’re designed for support on uneven terrain, offer better grip in wet conditions, and keep your feet dry when the weather inevitably shifts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Runny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runny. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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