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
Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Remove sides of pan, drizzle with cinnamon glaze, and garnish with figs if desired.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Light rain and drizzle will linger in the Kansas City area on Wednesday, but drier and warmer weather is on the way, according to the National Weather Service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The frame can hold up to 650 pounds, while the fabric sloughs away dirt, drizzle, even the occasional spill of wine.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Remove sides of pan, drizzle with cinnamon glaze, and garnish with figs if desired.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
Last week, the dogs had Wagyu steak with a drizzle of bone broth reduction.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Light rain and drizzle will linger in the Kansas City area on Wednesday, but drier and warmer weather is on the way, according to the National Weather Service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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This rainfall brings a risk of flash flooding, especially in areas of higher terrain.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Not dusting before vacuuming or disinfecting.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The outside is dusted with sugar.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nelson uses hers for cookie cutter collections, sprinkles, spices, and other necessary baking ingredients.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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According to the caption, the ice cream bar with sprinkles can be found at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies, Ice Cold Hydraulics and Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice Cream.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Choose one time to spray and stick to it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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For muscle cramps, spray on the affected area as needed.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to research by Groundwork USA, a national network of environmental nonprofits, the amount of rainfall during intense precipitation events in the Midwest has increased by 42% since 1956.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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After some precipitation over the weekend, there could be some scrutiny on the field conditions, but that pales in comparison to the early reports from the week.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But in many smaller ways, Harris peppers her narrative with places where the Biden White House undercut her or failed to support her.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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The gap in government services will be painful, and Democratic senators and aides report constituents are already peppering them with questions about the shutdown.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The atmosphere of a Gothic novel creeps over you; encroaching mist along the outcroppings.—
Leanna Renee Hieber,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
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The lightweight formulas of summer often need a boost, like richer creams, protective mists, and glow-boosting serums to help skin, hair, and body thrive in cooler, drier air.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Photographs from the scene showed a red helicopter upside down in the middle of the highway strewn with wreckage as first responders treated the injured.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Several piles of pallets were strewn at different points in the alley, which has a constant smell of trash and grease.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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