as in thin
having an overly soft liquid consistency
runny scrambled eggs
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Recent Examples of runny
The ladybug can cause allergic reactions such as a runny nose or watery eyes, Vail said.
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Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Eye irritation or redness, fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headaches, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting or rash.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
Allergies can cause symptoms like sneezing, itching, and a runny nose, and may also sometimes trigger asthma.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Along with a high fever, cough, and runny nose, measles also carries a risk of pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain), which can cause hearing loss, cognitive disabilities and death.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Eye irritation or redness, fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headaches, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting or rash.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
Allergies can cause symptoms like sneezing, itching, and a runny nose, and may also sometimes trigger asthma.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Along with a high fever, cough, and runny nose, measles also carries a risk of pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain), which can cause hearing loss, cognitive disabilities and death.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runny
Adjective
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The moon is glimmering, the veil between worlds is thin and there’s an air of mischief lingering in the shadows.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Card Case Speaking of only keeping the essentials on hand, this ultra-thin card case is an excellent replacement for a bulky, overstuffed wallet when traveling.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The cold front, which is making its way across a very warm, soupy atmosphere, could create strong storms bringing large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes and flash flooding.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
17 Oct. 2025
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On a soupy September morning in northeast Wisconsin, a blue semi-truck arrives at Tisch Mills Farm Center in the tiny town of Carlton.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine says feline glaucoma is a condition that sees the watery fluid contained in the front part of the eye struggle to drain normally.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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But allowing the pies to cool down with the oven will reduce the risk that the filling will end up watery.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Remove thick layers of leaves, especially wet ones, from the lawn.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the rubber sole adds traction to keep you stable on wet or slippery surfaces.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Runny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runny. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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