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noun

Definition of mizzlenext
as in rainfall
a light or fine rain as I wandered around the city, the late afternoon mizzle seemed the perfect accompaniment to my melancholy mood

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mizzle

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verb

as in to escape

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mizzle
  1. rainfall
  2. escape
  3. mist
  4. lam
  5. precipitation
  6. scarper
  7. drizzle
  8. decamp
Noun
  • Favorable rainfall trends across major producing nations, including Spain, have paved the way for a solid global yield for the upcoming harvest, Valdés said, consolidating a more robust and balanced global supply.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • Recent heavy rainfall and flooding across the region have made the trip even more risky.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of rainfall
Verb
  • For Yasira Tejada, the changes represent meaningful progress after escaping an abusive relationship nine years ago.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Astronomers had long suspected this unusual structure traced energetic electrons escaping along the Milky Way's magnetic field.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of escape
Noun
  • There are a great deal of Nordstrom Anniversary Sale fragrance exclusives, like a Parfums de Marly Signature Fragrance Duo set and a Diptyque eau de parfum and hair mist set, plus discovery and travel sets from Le Labo, Hermès and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Packing a hydrating mist In much of Europe, the heat is intense, especially during the summer.
    — Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
Definition of mist
Verb
  • No studio would finance the feature, about a whorehouse exhibitionist who lams it after being framed for murder — so director Melvin Van Peebles financed it himself with a boost from Bill Cosby, who gave him a $50,000 loan.
    — Andrew Lawrence, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2024
  • One of those classic films that’s as good as its reputation (and maybe even better), Billy Wilder’s high-spirited comedy stars Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon as jazz musicians who have to lam it after witnessing a mob crime.
    — Keith Phipps, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2023
Definition of lam
Noun
  • Obvious examples include the drainage needed to handle typical precipitation or the temperatures a road material will need to tolerate without melting.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • The temperature this time of year, plus the precipitation, are somehow connected.
    — Alice Park, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of precipitation
Verb
  • Taylor Tomlinson will host After Midnight, the show that is replacing The Late Late Show now that James Corden has scarpered off to old Blighty.
    — Vulture, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Idrissa Gueye has scarpered, but that void was instantly filled by Mainz midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin - while Moise Kean, goodness knows how, has signed from Juventus to sharpen things up front.
    — SI.com, SI.com, 5 Aug. 2019
Definition of scarper
Noun
  • An order of churro French toast ($14) came with ample strawberries, candied pecans and a cinnamon Biscoff drizzle.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
  • Use them on top of toasts, such as a slice of sourdough topped with ricotta cheese, sliced strawberries, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
    — Anthea Levi, Health, 10 July 2026
Definition of drizzle
Verb
  • Should everyone on the Upper East Side just decamp to the Hamptons while this gets worked out?
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 July 2026
  • And the problem with implementing such plans at the local level is that the rich can always decamp to Austin or Miami, as some of California’s billionaires are threatening to do over a ballot measure that would take 5 percent of their wealth.
    — Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
Definition of decamp
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“Mizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mizzle. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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