as in thin
having an overly soft liquid consistency
runny scrambled eggs
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Recent Examples of runny
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, cockroach allergies can trigger symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose and itchy, watery eyes.
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Evan Moore
july 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
Symptoms typically come 8-12 days after exposure and include high fever, cough, runny nose and watery or red eyes.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 July 2025
For decades, diphenhydramine—best known by the brand name Benadryl—has been a go-to medication for relieving allergy symptoms, such as runny noses, watery eyes, and rashes.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 16 July 2025
Symptoms appear eight to 12 days after exposure and can resemble flu symptoms: high fever, cough, runny nose and red or watery eyes.
—Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Evan Moore
july 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
Symptoms typically come 8-12 days after exposure and include high fever, cough, runny nose and watery or red eyes.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 July 2025
For decades, diphenhydramine—best known by the brand name Benadryl—has been a go-to medication for relieving allergy symptoms, such as runny noses, watery eyes, and rashes.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 16 July 2025
Symptoms appear eight to 12 days after exposure and can resemble flu symptoms: high fever, cough, runny nose and red or watery eyes.
—Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runny
Adjective
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Light cushioning maximizes comfort and support in the arch of your foot, while keeping its thin profile.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Armstrong provides another veteran depth option to vie for a roster spot in a position group that’s already thin and now ailing.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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But dust-mote-size spacecraft could do things that no current space probe can do: coast without a parachute onto the plains of Mars or float for weeks in the soupy atmosphere of Titan.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 July 2011
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Russian supply trains have no choice but to stick to the main paved roads, as alternate routes are increasingly soupy as winter turns to spring.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Here are some of the most common measles symptoms, according to the CDC: High fever Cough Runny nose Red, watery eyes Rash Complications from measles usually include ear infections and diarrhea, the CDC said, while more serious complications include pneumonia and encephalitis.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
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One of the most common culprits is Cryptosporidium, a microscopic germ that causes watery diarrhea.—
Lisa Cuchara,
The Conversation,
23 July 2025
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The teams and drivers will face tough decisions about whether to use intermediate or wet tires for the start of the race.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The threat is growing as atmospheric rivers —intense plumes of moisture — coming in off the Pacific Ocean get stronger and wetter.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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“Runny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runny. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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