as in wet
marked by or abounding with rain found that the stretch of cold, rainy weather made his joints swell and ache

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Recent Examples of rainy Looking for a way to stay dry during the rainy month of April? Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2025 The Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) will conduct tests this rainy season to determine whether the projects are improving as much as expected. Courtney Heath, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025 Recent urban expansion and years of inadequate rainy seasons have significantly increased human-wildlife conflict in the area. Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025 Cool, calm days can extend the length of the bloom, but a rainy, windy day can bring cherry blossom bloom season to an abrupt end. Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rainy
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  • Allowing a wet rug to sit too long can cause mold and mildew to develop.
    Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
  • During a succession of poor wet seasons, the females postpone reproductive maturation up to 10 years and may produce a litter only once a decade.
    Stephen S. Hall, Time, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Rainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainy. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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