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 Common measles symptoms include fever (higher than 101 degrees), cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes, and a rash that appears around three to five days after other signs of illness. — Ema Sasic, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 Early symptoms of measles are a fever of more than 101 degrees, a runny nose, cough and red, watery eyes. — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 Individuals who develop symptoms of measles, including fever, cough, runny nose or a rash, should call their healthcare provider before arriving for care in person. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 The end texture should be slightly runnier than barbecue sauce. — Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for runny

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Adjective

Handling compliments about weight loss The pressure to be thinner is reinforced when someone loses weight, whether from a GLP-1 or any other reason.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
The depth there was already thin even before the Dexter Lawrence trade or Roy Robertson-Harris injury.

— Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of thin

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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
Just as my outfit choices become breezier in the soupy months of summer, my makeup routine sheds some layers, too.

— Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 30 June 2026

Definition of soupy

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In 2024, more than 2,200 people were hospitalized with acute watery diarrhea in Yangon, with 15 deaths reported, according to World Health Organization data.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Symptoms commonly include watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, bloating, gas, nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite and weight loss.

— Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of watery

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