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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

During March things were broadly average across Scotland but a succession of weather systems in April has brought a lot of rainfall.

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

Somehow, I managed to kick away from the van and raised my face up into rainfall again, blurry eyed, knotted in painful cramps, and coughing so hard, I thought I’d puke.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith




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