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rainy

adjective as in moist

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adjective as in precipitating

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She had begun to recognize individual chimps, and on a rainy October day in 1960, she spotted the one with white hair on his chin.

Inside, a 2,700-square-foot greenhouse is home to over 1,000 butterflies, perfect for wandering on a rainy afternoon—or really any afternoon.

From Salon

Precipitation outlooks for the month of October — which marks the officials start of California’s rainy season — did not show an uptick in rainfall.

On a rainy Sunday morning at Rosario's ground on the Ormeau Road in Belfast his colleagues speak of his dedication and talent.

From BBC

The time of year also marks an end to the rainy season, the start of spring and festivities marking a season of renewal and optimism.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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