as in rainfall
a light or fine rain
the intermittent drizzle was just heavy enough to spoil all of our outdoor activities
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Recent Examples of drizzle
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
While there is no expectation for another winter storm anytime soon, Oklahomans might be hit with a freezing drizzle on Thursday.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 29 Jan. 2026
Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2026
For a sweet start, sprinkle the cottage cheese with some cinnamon, drizzle with maple syrup, and top with fresh fruit.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
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Noun
At halftime, steady drizzle turned to downpour.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
While there is no expectation for another winter storm anytime soon, Oklahomans might be hit with a freezing drizzle on Thursday.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
With processor running, drizzle in olive oil.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2026
For a sweet start, sprinkle the cottage cheese with some cinnamon, drizzle with maple syrup, and top with fresh fruit.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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After heavy rainfall, water is collected in a rain garden and slowly absorbed back into the soil, nourishing any native flowers and greenery planted around it in the process.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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Monday's situation at the airport was much calmer, despite below-freezing temperatures that caused the weekend's rainfall to turn back into ice.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Poke a well into each ball using your thumb or a 1-tablespoon measure dusted with powdered sugar.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
30 Jan. 2026
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The fairytale tiara then went unseen for many years, until Princess Kate dusted it off for a triumphant return 24 years later.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Dunkin is also offering the Cupid’s Choice Classic Donut, which is filled with Bavarian Cream and topped with strawberry icing and Valentine’s sprinkles.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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Platter and his colleagues advanced the medical arts one robbed grave and vinegar sprinkle at a time.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Omar was hosting a town hall event in North Minneapolis on Tuesday evening when a man in a black jacket rushed toward the podium and sprayed her with a liquid.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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Omar, a Democrat, was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up to her and sprayed her with a substance while yelling at her.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some people went for a jog, others brought out their pets for a taste of the frozen precipitation blanketing the Charlotte region on Saturday.—
Emily Broyles,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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Where temperatures are lowest and wintry precipitation is likely, the National Weather Service has issued numerous cold and winter weather alerts across the Southeastern United States.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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All of the familiar tropes are there, from the numerous pop songs peppering the action (including one by Phil Collins, just to remind you of Miami Vice) to the profane banter between the two main characters to the endless fights, shootouts and chases to the colorful villain.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Even as the snow continued to fall, Boston residents peppered the city’s 311 public service request board with reports of snowbound city streets.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Boy Smells makes playful body and hair mists that come in seven scents, including Cherry Slay and Lycheelicious.—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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Crying through the bloody mist.—
Mike Stunson,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Storage Ottomans The living room can get cluttered quickly, so an ottoman is a great way to discreetly organize blankets, pillows, toys, or other items strewn around the room.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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When the responders arrived at the frozen river, the plane’s fuselage was partially submerged and suitcases and other possessions were strewn about.—
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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