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
Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Webbed branches and canopies of evergreen and pale yellow protect me from the day’s drizzle.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
With blender running, slowly drizzle in oil, blending until dressing is smooth.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
La Bianca, prepared with mascarpone sauce, roasted garlic puree, basil, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, almonds and topped with a hot honey drizzle.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Webbed branches and canopies of evergreen and pale yellow protect me from the day’s drizzle.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Transfer the pork chops to a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet and drizzle both sides with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
With blender running, slowly drizzle in oil, blending until dressing is smooth.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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The not-uncommon weather phenomenon turned catastrophic on March 11, as back-to-back storms and record-breaking rain led to more than 30 inches of rainfall in some areas.—
Tiare-Leiana Solis-Ridgell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Storms and heavy rainfall over the past few days across several provinces have led to severe flooding, landslides and lightning strikes, the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority said, adding that the figures could increase as more details become available.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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My parents run an aerial application or crop-dusting business.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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The miniatures in the castle are placed into small containers one room at a time, so they can be dusted and cleaned using small brushes and tweezers.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Eliminate bathroom odors with Wabi Whiffs’ fizzy toilet bombs and sprinkles.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Clouds will increase through the afternoon, and while most spots stay dry, there's a 10–20% chance for a few light sprinkles or brief showers along the front and behind it.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Still, slather or spray yourself with plenty of repellent (there’s a natural one provided in your room) and make sure to close the mosquito nets around your bed at night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Turn the hose on and spray down the spout.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Although the precipitation may be on the light side, very welcome rain and mountain snow will be common across the Intermountain West with multiple rounds through the week.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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While many areas received average or above-average precipitation in the fall and early winter, warmer temperatures led much of it to fall as rain rather than snow, resulting in unusually low snowpack, which typically acts as a natural reservoir.—
Daniel Manzo,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Zuckerberg looked on, as Lanier peppered him with questions about how and why a girl under the age of 13, Meta's minimum age to create an account, was able to post to the app so obsessively.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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The conservative justices peppered Stewart with hypotheticals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My personal favorites, though, are the fragrance deals, which include a 30%-off deal on one of my go-to Sol de Janeiro Hair & Body mists.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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Bryan Bedford with the Federal Aviation Administration said at a news conference Monday that the airport was experiencing mist, fog, moderate winds, and roughly 4 miles of visibility in rainy conditions.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some have captions and emojis strewn across the frame.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Epstein's cell was strewn with extra linens and clothing, some tied into nooses, when he was found unresponsive.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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