as in rain
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
a torrential rainfall washed away most of the little sprouts in our vegetable garden
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Severe thunderstorms, intense rainfall and flooding are expected over parts of the south-central Plains and mid-Missouri Valley in the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center.
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Heavy rainfall in the area caused torrents and increased the risk of landslides, making rescue operations more difficult, state media said.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Randers has adapted to climate change, which projects more intense rainfall and rising sea levels.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Southern and southeast Minnesota are the areas most likely to see those higher rainfall totals, along with any localized flooding.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 17 May 2026
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Heavy rainfall in the area caused torrents and increased the risk of landslides, making rescue operations more difficult, state media said.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Randers has adapted to climate change, which projects more intense rainfall and rising sea levels.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Southern and southeast Minnesota are the areas most likely to see those higher rainfall totals, along with any localized flooding.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainfall
rain
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If left out, they can get weathered and moldy from the rain and become home to bugs or allergens.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Why this matters for safety and cost Inadequately maintained roads and drainage systems become dangerous during heavy rain, extreme heat, or winter weather.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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“Rainfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainfall. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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