rain
noun
water that is condensed from the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere and falls to earth in drops more than 0.02 inch (0.5 millimeters) in diameter.
raining
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present participleof rain.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"The problem here is simply that it has been raining far, far, far too little for months," Puls told AFP.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
It was raining, and there were no customers.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
"I love it under here, when it's raining you can walk to the shops without getting your hair wet."
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
All of this would happen because the financial professional had read the midyear reports raining down from major financial institutions.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
It was early afternoon, and raining heavily, when I came home and found my clothes on the front lawn.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
