as in thin
having an overly soft liquid consistency
runny scrambled eggs
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of runny
In more recent history, medications like steroids, which quickly increase energy and reduce symptoms like a runny nose or aching joints, were regularly prescribed for the common cold.
—
Hannah Kerman, STAT, 29 Apr. 2026
Second, half-and-half should never be used in place of the heavy cream, and avoid using too much milk or the sauce will be runny.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
Scrape bottom and sides of bowl and fold batter gently once or twice with spatula to ensure mixture is combined (batter will now be runny).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Most recover after a high fever, cough, runny nose and a telltale rash.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for runny
Hannah Kerman, STAT, 29 Apr. 2026
Second, half-and-half should never be used in place of the heavy cream, and avoid using too much milk or the sauce will be runny.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
Scrape bottom and sides of bowl and fold batter gently once or twice with spatula to ensure mixture is combined (batter will now be runny).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Most recover after a high fever, cough, runny nose and a telltale rash.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for runny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runny
Adjective
-
These thin stainless steel cake testers are not only cheap to replace but also widely available.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
-
That, along with the March trade that sent Sam Carrick to the Buffalo Sabres, would leave them painfully thin down the middle, with little center help coming up through the system.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Very hard, small lumps or watery, soupy liquid are both cause for concern.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
-
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
-
Measles symptoms typically appear seven to 14 days after contact with the virus and often include high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
-
Measles symptoms typically appear seven to 14 days after contact with the virus and commonly include high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes, according to the CDC.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Rain chances sit around 40%, meaning not all areas will see wet weather, but residents are advised to keep an umbrella handy.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
-
However, the high moisture content is good for weakened kidneys, and cats tend to reject wet food less often than dry food.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Runny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runny. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
