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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
Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
But rain threatened the whole thing; for two hours, everyone sat around—interesting enough, no one left—before the first pitch finally took place.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Irus Braverman, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
He was surrounded by numerous family and Braves alumni during the ceremony, which was relocated from the field to the Milner Technology Conference Center due to rain.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The days are longer, fairways are lush thanks to the spring rain and the aerating is for the most part complete.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
But rain threatened the whole thing; for two hours, everyone sat around—interesting enough, no one left—before the first pitch finally took place.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Verb
Every time the bombs fell too close or the leaflets rained down warning my family to flee, the only way she could be moved was on a donkey.
—Irus Braverman, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
He was surrounded by numerous family and Braves alumni during the ceremony, which was relocated from the field to the Milner Technology Conference Center due to rain.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rain
Noun
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The forecast rainfall chances in South Florida over the next seven days.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The animation is the 24 hour rainfall estimates from WPC.—
Miami Herald Staff Report,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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The primary storm hazard will come from wind gusts that could hit 60 mph and associated lightning, although there is also a low chance for hail and a tornado.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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While the setup is not perfect, any storms that do develop will be in an environment supportive of strong to possibly severe weather, including gusty winds & hail.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Now, offshore wind developers, submarine cable companies and defense contractors are pouring money into high‑resolution seafloor mapping.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Tyrese Maxey poured in 30 points for the 76ers, Paul George added 23 and Joel Embiid had 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
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Trump lavished unusual praise on the media at a post-shooting late night press conference at the White House Saturday night.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Lemme co-founder marked another turn around the sun, surrounded by family who lavished her with treats.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some storms could produce hail larger than 3 inches in diameter, especially with stronger rotating cells.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Of course, Edgecombe, who’d held Brunson to less than 42% shooting from the field during individual regular-season matchups, led the defensive charge in a 27-point barrage from the Knicks’ captain through the opening two quarters alone.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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The White House's aggressive policy moves have prompted a barrage of lawsuits — more than 700 and counting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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During the pandemic, the Fed launched massive bond-buying programs, cut rates to zero, and promised to keep them there, flooding the economy with cash and stoking inflation.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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If occupancy was falling, there could be concern for flooding the market with too many rentals.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The setup ranges from a bathtub heaped with ice cubes to a quick dip in a frigid lake or ocean.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Miami-Dade County commissioners are fond of heaping praise on the Miami Center for Mental Health and Rehabilitation, calling it a groundbreaking facility that will save lives and likely save the county millions of dollars.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Rain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rain. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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