How to Use runny in a Sentence

runny

adjective
  • My eyes felt itchy and runny.
  • The scrambled eggs are runny.
  • The pudding is runnier than I like it.
  • Got a runny nose, cough or maybe even a fever?
    — Hali Smith march 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The virus can cause a fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes.
    — Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The flu comes with high fevers, body aches, headaches, cough and a runny nose.
    — Julie Washington, cleveland, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Then there's measles, which can give you a high fever, cough, runny nose and rash.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 15 May 2017
  • Or a cough or a runny nose - some of the classic signs of flu.
    — Robyn Correll, chicagotribune.com, 21 Feb. 2018
  • The yolks are jammy, rather than runny.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
  • When served slightly chilled, the caramel is not runny and is quit firm.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • The first signs of the measles include a fever, red eyes, cough, and runny nose.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 3 Apr. 2019
  • Jade had a low-grade fever and a bit of a runny nose, but nothing that caused alarm.
    — Sarah Kay Leblanc, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2020
  • The frigid air sliced through the open windows, bit the tips of my ears and my runny nose.
    — Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Too soft or liquidy and your icing will be too runny.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The runny yolk with the salsa on a crunchy tostada?
    — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Ever miss a day of 3rd grade with a headache, runny nose and a throat bruise?
    — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 12 Oct. 2021
  • At the same time, the batter shouldn’t be runny in the center.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Each taco was savory and had a slight kick of spiciness that gave me a runny nose.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
  • The meal kit comes with udon, shrimp, tempura, a runny egg and more.
    — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 21 Jan. 2021
  • If the filling is too warm and runny, chill it for a bit and whip filling again.
    — Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 27 July 2022
  • Symptoms of the virus include a runny nose, headache, cough and fever.
    — Loyd Brumfield, Dallas News, 4 Mar. 2020
  • In the first stage, symptoms include a runny nose, cough and slight fever.
    — Doc Louallen, ABC News, 2 June 2025
  • Symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose and a rash all over the body.
    — Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose and a rash all over the body.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Some of the symptoms include a runny nose, high fever, and red rash with bumps.
    — Maya Bell, jsonline.com, 2 Aug. 2025
  • The symptoms are high fever, cough, runny nose, and red and watery eyes.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Symptoms include a fever, runny nose, cough, rash and red eyes.
    — Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Crack the egg in the well and cook until the white is slightly cooked and yolk is runny.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2021
  • Symptoms can include a high fever, cough, runny nose and a rash all over the body.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The symptoms of the disease are fever, headache, cough, runny nose and body aches.
    — Reuters, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024

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