as in thin
having an overly soft liquid consistency
runny scrambled eggs
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Recent Examples of runny
Measles symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose, watery red eyes and a rash that usually appears between three and five days after symptoms begin, according to medical sources.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Flu symptoms include cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headaches, muscle or body aches, fatigue, and fever or chills.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
Other times, the classic symptoms of an upper respiratory infection follow, including a runny nose, congestion and cough.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Common measles symptoms include a blotchy rash, high fever, cough, runny nose, pink or watery eyes and white spots on the insides of the cheeks.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Flu symptoms include cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headaches, muscle or body aches, fatigue, and fever or chills.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
Other times, the classic symptoms of an upper respiratory infection follow, including a runny nose, congestion and cough.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Common measles symptoms include a blotchy rash, high fever, cough, runny nose, pink or watery eyes and white spots on the insides of the cheeks.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
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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,
10 Jan. 2026
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Yimobra Memory Foam Bath Mat, $9 with Prime The bath mat is made from memory foam that feels plush underfoot and cushions each step, unlike thin cotton mats.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The texture of the ice cream, that came out in a continuous ribbon, was luxuriously smooth and not at all soupy or icy.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Jan. 2026
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Mix 2 tablespoons of the powdered bleach with warm water to make a soupy paste.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Measles symptoms can appear between seven and 21 days after exposure and may include high fever, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, white spots inside the mouth and a red blotchy rash that typically starts on the face and spreads downward.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park is a watery wonder, brimming with 16 lakes, plus on-land trails for hiking or horseback riding.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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While its calf-skimming height is great for tucking in leggings and pants (therefore keeping hems dry in wet winter weather), its slim silhouette also fits seamlessly under wide-leg jeans and relaxed pants.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Runny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runny. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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