Runny is an English word with synonyms like fluid or liquid. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Runny meaning
- Fluid; readily flowing.
- Liable to run or drip.
Using Runny
- The main meaning on this page is: Fluid; readily flowing. | Liable to run or drip.
- Useful related words include: fluid, liquid.
- In the example corpus, runny often appears in combinations such as: runny nose, and runny, runny or.
Context around Runny
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 11 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Runny
- In this selection, "runny" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, sneezing, cough, throat, nose and yolk stand out and add context to how "runny" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a runny nose is and and a runny nose or. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "runny" sits close to words such as abiola, algebras and altria, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with runny
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Cook, stirring often until eggs are scrambled and no longer runny. (11 words)
Measles symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and red and irritated eyes. (12 words)
Other common signs include sneezing and a runny nose or eyes and lethargy. (13 words)
They probably should have because I might've accidently used it thinking it was just a nasal spray to make my nose less runny and because I'd run-out of my OTC nasal spray. (35 words)
If you’re serving these with poached eggs, bring a pan of water to a boil and cook the eggs to your desired consistency – I give them about five minutes for a runny yolk. (34 words)
The symptoms of latex allergy can vary in presentation and severity, ranging from sneezing, runny nose, hives, itching or flushing to more severe signs and symptoms, such as wheezing, swelling, dizziness, and light-headedness. (34 words)
Example sentences (20)
Cover skillet and continue to cook eggs over medium heat until firm, not runny (about 8 minutes).
However, given that, the fries were not greasy and the eggs were cooked well (runny not snotty).
If you’re serving these with poached eggs, bring a pan of water to a boil and cook the eggs to your desired consistency – I give them about five minutes for a runny yolk.
Measles symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and red and irritated eyes.
Medical experts have listed a sore throat, runny or blocked nose, cough (with or without phlegm), and headaches as typical features of the new strain.
Other common signs include sneezing and a runny nose or eyes and lethargy.
Pour in the eggs, cook for 30 seconds, until golden and set underneath but runny on top, then use a spatula to break them up into large pieces.
Some of the symptoms your body is fighting a cold may include a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, mild fever, sneezing, watery eyes, and mild fatigue.
Spring is a time for trees to bloom and for many of us this means the pollen will give us the inevitable runny nose and sinus congestion.
Symptomatic dogs often exhibit a cough, low-grade fever, tiredness, disinterest in food, sneezing, runny nose, and shortness of breath.
Symptoms appear eight to 13 days after transmission the expert said, including fever, listlessness, conjunctivitis, tearing and runny nose.
Symptoms include coughing and sneezing; a runny or blocked nose; itchy, red or watery eyes; an itchy throat, nose, mouth or ears; headaches and tiredness, according to the NHS.
The symptoms of latex allergy can vary in presentation and severity, ranging from sneezing, runny nose, hives, itching or flushing to more severe signs and symptoms, such as wheezing, swelling, dizziness, and light-headedness.
They probably should have because I might've accidently used it thinking it was just a nasal spray to make my nose less runny and because I'd run-out of my OTC nasal spray.
This can lead to symptoms such as excessive sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose, itchy throats, and breathing difficulties.
This past week, I didn’t want to bring my runny nose to the office.
A: Opioid withdrawal symptoms include a runny nose, watery eyes, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and insomnia.
A runny nose is a common symptom of hay fever, but in rare cases, it can also be a sign of nasal or sinus cancer, the NHS warns.
As you eat it, the fried egg breaks, covering the thin patty in runny yolk.
Cook, stirring often until eggs are scrambled and no longer runny.
Common combinations with runny
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- runny nose 52×
- and runny 11×
- runny or 9×
- runny noses 8×
- throat runny 7×
- fever runny 6×
- runny yolk 4×
- runny and 4×
- with runny 4×
- or runny 4×