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rainy

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


ADJECTIVE
precipitating
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


Example Sentences

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“I’d argue this is a rainy day—I don’t know what we’re hoarding the money for.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The approaching rainy season offers some relief as storms tamp down temperatures.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

What if your guest wants to lounge in bed on a rainy day and wonders where all those cushions went?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

His new setting is peaceful, aside from occasional thunderclaps rolling through the valley during the rainy season, and the wildlife.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

I was relieved that the flagpole wasn’t as heavy as it looked, and I carried it easily, despite the fact that the night was windy and rainy.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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