as in thin
having an overly soft liquid consistency
runny scrambled eggs
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Recent Examples of runny
Common symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash, which can appear seven to 21 days after the exposure, the agency said.
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Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
The antihistamine is used in over-the-counter products to treat symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching and nausea.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Early measles symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes.
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Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
The runny yolk adds a naturally umami-rich sauce.
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Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for runny
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
The antihistamine is used in over-the-counter products to treat symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching and nausea.
—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Early measles symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes.
—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
The runny yolk adds a naturally umami-rich sauce.
—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for runny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runny
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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.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
Adjective
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Take gumbo, the iconic soupy stew of New Orleanian origin born on the outskirts of European empire in the 18th century.
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Very hard, small lumps or watery, soupy liquid are both cause for concern.
Adjective
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Peristere does his best to re-establish the series’ rhythms before all watery hell breaks loose.
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Symptoms include a rash, which can appear three to five days after onset of illness, cough, runny nose and red and watery eyes, as well as a fever that can be higher than 101 degrees.
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
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In May, confirming rumors that had been swirling for months, Anthropic’s life sciences lead Eric Kauderer-Abrams publicly acknowledged that the company is building out its own wet labs and hiring biologists to run its own basic research.
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“Runny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runny. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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