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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
Biswajeet Banerjee, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
While there could be a passing sprinkle or shower today, most of the day will be rain-free, gray, and unseasonably cool.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Jesse Granger, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The Iraqi child who showed me his drawing of a sky raining with bombs.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Storms are common in northern India during the hot season from March to June, before the annual monsoon rains arrive.
—Biswajeet Banerjee, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
While there could be a passing sprinkle or shower today, most of the day will be rain-free, gray, and unseasonably cool.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Verb
Hats rained down on the ice following Dorofeyev’s third goal of the night, which tied it with 52 seconds remaining in regulation.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The Iraqi child who showed me his drawing of a sky raining with bombs.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rain
Noun
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The primary suite adds a private fireplace and a spacious bath with an open rainfall shower and soaking tub.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Storms could bring gusty winds up to 60 miles per hour and small hail as the area remains under a marginal risk (Level 1) for severe weather.—
Mary Kay Kleist,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Police then shot Kirby in two more hails of gunfire, with the first and last shots coming about 17 seconds apart, video showed.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Bar staff are dancing atop a column attempting to pour champagne down a woman’s throat.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Security camera footage showed people pouring flammable material on the mosque and at least two vehicles, said Sabir Shalash, the head of Jibiya’s municipal council.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
Verb
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But for all of the attention lavished on the video, there is also something highly familiar about it.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Lake Baikal, often described as an inland sea because of its enormous size, is notorious for sudden storms and icy conditions even during tourist season, according to National Geographic.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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This flooding becomes even worse if accompanied by heavy rain or direct storm surge.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Ukraine launched one of its largest drone barrages of the war, killing at least three people near Moscow and another in Belgorod and wounding a dozen more, officials said.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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The internet absolutely let Clavicular have it, ridiculing the influencer with a barrage of memes.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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After all, Ngannou famously left the UFC after a bitter contract dispute, making his entrance as news alerts about McGregor flooded social media.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The name Gathright Dam pays tribute to Thomas Gathright, the man whose land the Jackson River flooded prior to the impoundment being built.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Cooking utensils and small mounds of clothes are kept in plastic bags or heaped on the ground.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.—
Shelly Westerhausen Worcel,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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“Rain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rain. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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