raindrops

noun

plural of raindrop
as in tears

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raindrops
  1. tears
  2. droplets
Noun
  • At a memorial service at Oslo Cathedral, the king did not hide his tears.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Her thoughts would turn to her daughter, and the tears would just flow.
    — John Biemer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tears
Noun
  • Spray cooling covers a surface with fine droplets that absorb heat and evaporate.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Measles spreads when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes, spreading the virus through respiratory droplets.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of droplets
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“Raindrops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raindrops. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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