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
Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 20 June 2025
There’s also a balsamic vinegar included, which is great in a salad dressing or to drizzle over mozzarella or strawberries.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
The announcement appeared alongside a photo of a pancake stack topped with raspberries and a drizzle of honey, set on an inviting outdoor table.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 20 June 2025
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Noun
The words accompanied a post from As ever’s Instagram account and showed a stack of six pancakes beautifully plated outdoors, topped with raspberries and drizzled with what appeared to be honey.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 20 June 2025
There’s also a balsamic vinegar included, which is great in a salad dressing or to drizzle over mozzarella or strawberries.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Verb
Cover the ice cream with sliced strawberries and drizzle on a generous amount of the wine sauce.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
The announcement appeared alongside a photo of a pancake stack topped with raspberries and a drizzle of honey, set on an inviting outdoor table.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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There’s a 60% chance for precipitation across the region with some slow-moving storms capable of winds up to 50 mph, lightning strikes and some flooding from heavy rainfall that could drop 1-3 inches.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said rainfall in these regions increased by 300% compared to conditions before the arrival of the tropical wave.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
Verb
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During the wars of the early 1800s, Napoleon dusted his soldiers with a permethrin-like powder to control fleas and body lice, which protected them from anemia and gave them a physical edge over their enemies.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Meanwhile, her cheeks were dusted in peach-colored blush, her lips were painted in a coral hue and her brows were brushed up and matted down.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Hagens played with pace and skill, but also with a sprinkle of deference to Leonard and Perreault, his older top-line partners.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Products in As ever’s first ever drop included flower sprinkles, cookies, jam and more.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Equipped with 26 powerful spray jets,12internal directional sprays, and 10 external swirling jets, this automatic baby bottle cleaner ensures no residue or buildup remains, even in hard-to-reach spots.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Vector control officials in the Sacramento region are spraying insecticide to limit the spread of West Nile.—
Ethan Wolin
July 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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The mesoscale conductive vortex essentially spun the remnants of a tropical system, causing significant ascent or rising motion to activate that moisture into condensation and precipitation in an efficient manner, according to Shepherd.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Amazing parks pepper the entire country, but set your sights on the west coast and Manuel Antonio National Park, with its lovely beaches, or northwest of San José for Arenal Volcano National Park, where visitors can take in the park’s namesake dormant volcano and natural hot springs.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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In a format reminiscent of the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuits, text messages — some more suggestive than others — pepper the 46-page filing from L.A. attorney Jonathan J. Delshad.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Whenever the surface of the soil feels dry on top, mist or bottom water.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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Located just 15 minutes north of Olympic National Park, the resort’s tents are nestled in secluded groves overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca, where guests fall asleep to the rhythm of the Pacific and wake to sunlight filtering through towering conifers and coastal mist.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Footage of the aftermath shows broken pews and blood strewn across the church's walls.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Eggshells lay cracked, orange peels strewn, tortillas left on grills.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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