as in thin
having an overly soft liquid consistency
runny scrambled eggs
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Recent Examples of runny
Other symptoms include fever, upset stomach, headache, runny nose and diarrhea.
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Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The disease begins with a mild-to-moderate fever, then a cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
How measles spreads and what symptoms to watch Measles typically begins with a runny nose, fever and malaise.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Get the recipe > Maple syrup is integral to the gooey, runny interior that these beloved sweet treats are known for.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
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Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The disease begins with a mild-to-moderate fever, then a cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
How measles spreads and what symptoms to watch Measles typically begins with a runny nose, fever and malaise.
—Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Get the recipe > Maple syrup is integral to the gooey, runny interior that these beloved sweet treats are known for.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runny
Adjective
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These thin stainless steel cake testers are not only cheap to replace but also widely available.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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That, along with the March trade that sent Sam Carrick to the Buffalo Sabres, would leave them painfully thin down the middle, with little center help coming up through the system.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Very hard, small lumps or watery, soupy liquid are both cause for concern.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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An order of lumacha alla vodka arrived overcooked, awash in enough spicy tomato sauce and runny cheese to give it a soupy texture.—
Restaurant Critic,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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So that ratio is a sensitive probe of a watery reservoir’s thermal history.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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No broad watery vista; only hills heaped upon hills.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rain chances sit around 40%, meaning not all areas will see wet weather, but residents are advised to keep an umbrella handy.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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However, the high moisture content is good for weakened kidneys, and cats tend to reject wet food less often than dry food.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Runny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runny. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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