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  • present tense form of rain (3rd person singular).
  • plural of rain.
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rains



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Winter and spring rains spurred abundant vegetation that later dried out in successive heat waves, leaving ample fuel for wildfires, officials said.

From Barron's Jul. 12, 2026

The mountain thunderstorms are expected to continue Monday and Tuesday but should be accompanied by wetting rains that dampen fire risk, with about a tenth of an inch of precipitation, Molina said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

The country has been battered by monsoon rains since Sunday, with several deadly landslides reported in Cox's Bazar.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

During La Niña, warmer waters remain farther west, strengthening monsoon rains across parts of South and Southeast Asia.

From Science Daily Jul. 3, 2026

“It’s a place of bugs aplenty! It is sheltered from rains and winds,” the younger spider said.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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