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as in rainfall
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
the rain continued for most of the day
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as in to pour
to fall as water in a continuous stream of drops from the clouds
it started raining early this morning and hasn't let up since
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as in to lavish
to give readily and in large quantities
she rained praise upon her graduating students the squadron rained bombs on the enemy's fortifications
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Recent Examples of rain
Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
One of the most vexing impacts of climate change on vineyards isn’t just the heat, but also the unpredictability of rain and drought, and the ways in which that affects the fruit both during the growing season and at harvest.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
John Surico, Curbed, 26 Nov. 2024
According to the latest weather forecasts by Fox and NBC, it is expected to rain in New York City during the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday, Nov. 28.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Up to an inch and a half of rain is forecast for the Cincinnati metro area.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
One of the most vexing impacts of climate change on vineyards isn’t just the heat, but also the unpredictability of rain and drought, and the ways in which that affects the fruit both during the growing season and at harvest.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
But it should be said: Over the past four years, the Biden administration has rained money on New York City.
—John Surico, Curbed, 26 Nov. 2024
According to the latest weather forecasts by Fox and NBC, it is expected to rain in New York City during the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday, Nov. 28.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rain
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The renovation addressed agronomic issues caused by 78 inches of average rainfall per year, and included a comprehensive renovation to every bunker, drainage upgrades, and cart-path improvements throughout the property, and an aggressive aeration of the Seashore paspalum turf.Scott Kramer, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Across the Atlantic, a neighborhood suffering from surges of rainfall and flooding was stepping into a sandbox of its own.Marina Lopes, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Much of Arkansas is at risk of seeing severe weather late Tuesday, including hail and strong winds.Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere, heavy rain and thunderstorms are moving across the Ohio River Valley on Monday, with a chance that storms could produce strong enough conditions to create severe weather with strong winds, hail or even spin up a tornado.Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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So the next time your fridge interior has a funky smell, pour some coffee grounds into a bowl and place it in the fridge for a couple of hours.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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To pour over: maple syrup infused with vanilla and its big-personality flavor cousin, tonka bean.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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In a statement at the time, Buzbee lavished praise on Ashley Solis, the first woman to file a lawsuit against Watson.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Muti lavishes attention and consideration on gestural details like few others, and his uncompromising specificity made for riveting listening.Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2024
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West Michigan along Lake Michigan is under a winter storm warning until 7 p.m. Thursday.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, other portions of the United States are bracing for winter storms.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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That excitement likely boiled over into an overly enthusiastic barrage.R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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Days of Repentance was retaliation for Iran’s biggest missile attack against Israel to date, the October 1, 2024, ballistic missile barrage against Israel, codenamed Operation True Promise 2 by Tehran.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In a world flooded with ads and messages, the brands that stand out are the ones that create real, human connections through their stories.Somdutta Singh, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Quick bouts of rain temporarily flooded some roadways and underpasses in the Bay Area, submerging cars in one low-lying street in Livermore.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Along with heaping praise Trump’s way, Abe gifted him pricy golf gear, including a $3,755 driver, among other super fancy clubs.William Pesek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Over heaping plates of crispy beef, the laughter got louder and louder as the night got later and later (leave it to the Italians).Freya Drohan, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Rain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rain. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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