as in thin
having an overly soft liquid consistency
runny scrambled eggs
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Recent Examples of runny
Symptoms, such as fever, runny nose, and rash, can resemble other illnesses but can be deadly for young children and immunocompromised individuals.
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Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 14 May 2025
Our only gripe is that this can run, quite literally, on the runny side.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Early symptoms can mirror those of a common cold, including a slight fever, mild or occasional coughing, a runny or stuffy nose, a sore throat, and watery eyes, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis and rash, according to the Arkansas Health Department.
—Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2025
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Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 14 May 2025
Our only gripe is that this can run, quite literally, on the runny side.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Early symptoms can mirror those of a common cold, including a slight fever, mild or occasional coughing, a runny or stuffy nose, a sore throat, and watery eyes, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis and rash, according to the Arkansas Health Department.
—Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runny
Adjective
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While Paul is still remarkably good for someone at his experience level, the novelty of his act has been wearing thin.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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And was there ever, complete with Angus Young, knobby knees and thin ankles, scampering, duck-walking and hopping from place to place.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Russian supply trains have no choice but to stick to the main paved roads, as alternate routes are increasingly soupy as winter turns to spring.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Our Test Kitchen made beans in a soupy broth flavored with bacon, garlic, onion, chipotle, and other ingredients.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2025
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Those could include high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes and a facial or hairline rash that tends to appear within five days of infection.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
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During an attack on Wakanda by Namor’s forces, Riri’s life is saved by Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), who dies in the watery warfare.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Heat domes – large areas of high pressure that park over an area for days – prevent wet or windy weather from happening underneath them and instead force active weather to move along their northern periphery.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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Sleeping with wet hair also can lead to scalp issues like fungal overgrowth and scalp irritation.7 Damp conditions create an environment where yeast or bacteria can thrive, leading to sensitivity or even flaking.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
14 May 2025
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“Runny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runny. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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