It rained today.

Meaning: This means that rain fell from the sky on the current day.

Choice of Words: It is used to refer to a thing or situation that has already been mentioned or is known to both the speaker and the listener. Rained means to fall as drops of water from the sky. Today refers to the current day. When combined, the sentence describes the occurrence of rain on the current day.

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Precipitation occurred this day.

Meaning: This means that rain, snow, or another form of water fell from the sky today.

Choice of Words: Precipitation is a formal word for rain, snow, or other forms of water falling from the sky. Occurred means happened. This day refers to today.

The sky cried today.

Meaning: This is a poetic way of saying that it rained today.

Choice of Words: The sky is where rain comes from. Cried is a figurative way of saying that the sky released water, like tears. Today refers to the current day.

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