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rainfall

[reyn-fawl] / ˈreɪnˌfɔl /
NOUN
precipitation
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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"This includes instances of extreme weather such as heavy rainfall events or very warm summers triggering earlier than expected surges, suggesting an increasing unpredictability in their behavior."

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Despite April showers having been dominant for most over the last few days, rainfall across spring so far has varied hugely across the UK.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

New research from the University of Washington points to an unexpected culprit: a lack of spring rainfall.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Such warnings are typical after rainfall, which can cause ocean and bay waters to become contaminated with bacteria, chemicals, trash, and other health hazards from city streets and mountain areas, the health department said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

It occurred to him to wonder how, with so little rainfall, they were still alive.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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