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raindrop

noun

Definition of raindrop

as in tear

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Recent Examples of raindrop Becker got right into the spirit, donning one of the hippie flower crowns that were being woven for guests, and spent her day dodging raindrops, and walking the outdoor show. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 May 2026 What’s more, storing an e-mail for a month uses up about a thousandth of a millilitre of water, equivalent to a fiftieth of a raindrop. — Sam Kriss, New Yorker, 16 May 2026 Another popular belief is that the pounding of the raindrops on the ground mimics the sound of moles hunting for food, and the worms flee to escape being on the mole’s menu. — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026 As a result, even the pressure of a raindrop is enough to cause the pods to shoot the seeds out onto the surrounding soil. — New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for raindrop

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Noun

In the other van, Gen cries tears of pride and fulfillment after Aesha and Nathan praise her performance in the last charter.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Sjögren’s disease affects the glands that produce tears and saliva, resulting in symptoms including dry mouth and dry eyes as well as joint pain, rashes, dry skin, fatigue and more, according to the NIDCR.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of tear

Noun

Try your hand at clear builder gel with simple waves and dewdrops.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
The pair also collaborated on an orange-and-gold dewdrop installation over the stairway and the glimmering waterfall sculpture in the three-story courtyard.

— Christine Muhlke, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025

Definition of dewdrop

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Most trailers in this weight class include a topper tent for accommodations or a fixed bed inside a teardrop shell.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026
Queen Mary played off those gold elements with her jewelry choices, which included rings, bracelets and bold statement earrings with a teardrop design.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of teardrop

Noun

Like water particles condense around the dust on Earth, droplets of sulfuric acid condense on the surface of the meteorite particles left hovering over Venus.

— Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
But atmospheric water droplets hitting at supersonic speeds can strike with bullet-like force and damage the metal.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

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