RUNNY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

runny

adjective

ˈrə-nē

Definition of runny

as in thin

having an overly soft liquid consistency runny scrambled eggs

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Recent Examples of runny Beyond common cold symptoms like a cough, sore throat and runny nose, people sick with COVID-19 often have body aches, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, headache, fatigue, fever and loss of taste and/or smell. — Ann Sheehan, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 Symptoms often begin with fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes before progressing to a distinctive rash. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 Measles symptoms typically appear within one to two weeks and can include a high fever, a cough, runny nose and red eyes, white dots inside the mouth and a rash that starts on the face and spreads down the body, health officials said. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026 Measles symptoms include several days of fever, rash, pink eye, runny nose and cough. — Katie Wiseman, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for runny

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Adjective

With fewer trainees at the start of the talent pipeline, organizations are likely to face a thinner shortlist for the CFO seat in the future.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The Rams are already thin at receiver in the wake of a hamstring injury suffered by Davante Adams during the Rams’ 18-16 defeat by the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of thin

Adjective

Its bottom is lined with soft, soupy silt that makes traditional bridge pillars impossible.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Some keep it simple with chicken and salsa in a tortilla, while others pile high into the corn tortilla a little bit of everything on the table (even the slightly soupy beans).

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of soupy

Adjective

Health officials said the chemical was mostly an irritant so far, causing watery eyes, and that tests were ongoing to determine how much toxicity was in the air.

— John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Be sure to drain the olives, mushrooms, and use a thick pizza sauce to avoid a watery dip.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of watery

Adjective

Jarod Blades, field manager for the BLM’s Four Rivers Field Office, said Medusahead — a type of cheatgrass — helped propel the fire after a dry winter and wet spring fueled invasive weed growth.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
The second stage is at PLD’s Teruel test facility for its qualification campaign, including wet dress rehearsal and a static hot-fire test.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of wet

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