RUNNY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

runny

adjective

ˈrə-nē

Definition of runny

as in thin

having an overly soft liquid consistency runny scrambled eggs

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Recent Examples of runny Those mast cells are the immune cells responsible for triggering the sneezing, itching, runny nose and watery eyes that allergy sufferers know well. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 Add enough of the measured water to loosen the mixture and form a sauce; fluid but not runny is the key. — Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026 Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, itchy skin and coughing. — Eva Flowe june 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026 Simply add about one to two tablespoons of baking soda to your mug, and fill the mug with enough water to form a thick paste, nothing runny. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for runny

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Adjective

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.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
Sprinkle the entire rug with a thin layer of baking soda and wait 20 minutes.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Definition of thin

Adjective

Nearly 3,000 people have been sickened with a gastrointestinal illness called cyclosporiasis, a foodborne infection marked by intense, watery diarrhea, according to state health departments across the country.

— Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 July 2026
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those infected with the parasite may or may not experience symptoms of cyclosporiasis, like frequent watery diarrhea and cramping or bloating.

— Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of watery

Adjective

And thirdly, the confidence Harley has in its 2026 bikes to facilitate such a thing, and on a wet racetrack no less, is quite frankly amazing.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Typically, El Niño is associated with wetter-than-normal conditions during the winter in Southern California.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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