as in thin
having an overly soft liquid consistency
runny scrambled eggs
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Recent Examples of runny
Inhaling that vapor can cause damage, including irritation to the eyes and nose, respiratory tract and lungs, bringing on symptoms like sore throats, runny noses, itching and burning eyes, dizziness, headaches and nausea.
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Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
Measles first infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body, causing a high fever, runny nose, cough, red, watery eyes, and a rash.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The paintball-like munitions burst open into a thin cloud of PAVA, which causes runny eyes and breathing trouble, said Dennison, who has felt the sting himself.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Meth has traditionally been made from ephedrine and pseudoephedrine — substances that can be found in over-the-counter cold medications that address nasal congestion and runny noses, said Terry Church, director of the Institute for Addiction Sciences Education Committee at USC.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
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Sierra Van Der Brug, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
Measles first infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body, causing a high fever, runny nose, cough, red, watery eyes, and a rash.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The paintball-like munitions burst open into a thin cloud of PAVA, which causes runny eyes and breathing trouble, said Dennison, who has felt the sting himself.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Meth has traditionally been made from ephedrine and pseudoephedrine — substances that can be found in over-the-counter cold medications that address nasal congestion and runny noses, said Terry Church, director of the Institute for Addiction Sciences Education Committee at USC.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runny
Adjective
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Said was clean-shaven, with close-cropped, graying hair and thin, rectangular glasses.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Expect body hair to thin, disappear, Alpinize.—
Sandra Cisneros,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Very hard, small lumps or watery, soupy liquid are both cause for concern.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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An order of lumacha alla vodka arrived overcooked, awash in enough spicy tomato sauce and runny cheese to give it a soupy texture.—
Restaurant Critic,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, as these mega-projects often go, internal and external forces around him — represented by excessive drinking, exploitative influences, soulless corporate interests, and governmental distrust — cause his watery dream to slowly die.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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This means the majority of people with seasonal allergies will experience strong symptoms including sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, watery eyes and a postnasal drip.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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“Runny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runny. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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