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rainy

[rey-nee] / ˈreɪ ni /
ADJECTIVE
moist
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


ADJECTIVE
precipitating
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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Rainy seasons in Somaliland have been late and meagre for at least five years, leading to frequent droughts, according to the Somaliland Ministry of Agriculture.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Sir Billy has now released four limited edition works under his Born On A Rainy Day series, recalling some of the fondest memories from his life.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

M. Scott Momaday, in his essay “The Way to Rainy Mountain,” describes his Kiowa grandmother, who “bore an image of deicide.”

From Salon • Sep. 1, 2024

Rainy season downpours still flood streets and highways each year, sending water cascading into subway tunnels.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2024

"You go with your dogs," he said to the girl and to me, "You go next. We'll talk later at Rainy Pass."

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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