as in thin
having an overly soft liquid consistency
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Recent Examples of runny
Every year between fall and spring, Southern Californians experience gusts of dry wind that can cause runny noses or watery eyes — and sometimes powerful enough to halt traffic or topple trees.
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Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
People with symptoms such as a fever, runny nose, sore throat or cough should consider getting tested early to help avoid spreading the illnesses and because treatments for the flu and COVID-19 are most effective when given early in an illness, Vohra said.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Symptoms include eye redness, flu-like symptoms, feeling feverish, cough and sore throat, as well as a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, fatigue and shortness of breath.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms of the flu can include fever, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, body aches, cough and headaches.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2024
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Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
People with symptoms such as a fever, runny nose, sore throat or cough should consider getting tested early to help avoid spreading the illnesses and because treatments for the flu and COVID-19 are most effective when given early in an illness, Vohra said.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Symptoms include eye redness, flu-like symptoms, feeling feverish, cough and sore throat, as well as a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, fatigue and shortness of breath.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Here's where to visit What are the symptoms of the flu?
Symptoms of the flu can include fever, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, body aches, cough and headaches.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runny
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From pencil thin brows to cool-toned smokey eyes, all the cool girls are channeling that iconic vintage supermodel aesthetic.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2025
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The faux leather exterior is sleek and practical for this time of year, while the inside has a thin fleece lining to keep you warm.Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Our Test Kitchen made beans in a soupy broth flavored with bacon, garlic, onion, chipotle, and other ingredients.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
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These gnocchi, filled with ricotta, sit in a thin ragu of duck or veal that, on one occasion, came closer to a soupy stew than a ragu.Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 2 June 2024
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Every year between fall and spring, Southern Californians experience gusts of dry wind that can cause runny noses or watery eyes — and sometimes powerful enough to halt traffic or topple trees.Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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In birds, the disease causes symptoms including swelling to the head, watery eyes and unusual movement.Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Since hair is weakest when wet, sleeping in wet hair can cause hair to become dry and brittle, causing split ends, breakage, and fallout.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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The state historically experiences highly variable weather and climate conditions, typically shifting from periods of very dry to very wet weather.ABC Climate Unit, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Runny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runny. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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