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
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
Spread it over waffles, then top with fresh berries, and finish with a light drizzle of maple syrup.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 Apr. 2026
Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Spoon some of the cucumber-tomato salad and seasoned cabbage into each pita, drizzle with amba, if desired, and serve.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The new limited-time flavor, Banana With Nutella combines banana cake with a chocolate-hazelnut filling, topped with cream cheese frosting, and the classic Nutella drizzle.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
Spread it over waffles, then top with fresh berries, and finish with a light drizzle of maple syrup.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Serve grilled or baked chicken over mixed greens and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Spoon some of the cucumber-tomato salad and seasoned cabbage into each pita, drizzle with amba, if desired, and serve.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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Heavy rainfall is another primary concern, as some low-lying or urban flooding is possible beneath any continued rain.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Flood watches are in effect for northern parts of Wisconsin and Michigan where multiple rounds of rainfall this week could aggravate ongoing river flooding and send more rivers surging.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There are so many tasks to take care of, from washing the windows to dusting the lightbulbs.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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The team also dusted for fingerprints and searched for hairs, fibers and touch DNA evidence.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But while the unpredictable weather can definitely present a challenge, that mixed bag of sunshine and sprinkles can also translate into an opportunity to get creative with your spring wardrobe.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Garnish with sprinkles, and let cool completely in pan, about 1 hour.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These models will spray water downward to clean the nozzle itself with each use.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Hassan had just woken from a nap and went to get water when a shell smacked into the dirt of the school’s playground, spraying shrapnel into his body.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The weather service says as the system moves into the Sierra Nevada, precipitation is expected to change to snow.—
Lauren Chapman,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Saturday night is expected to see mostly cloudy weather, with the precipitation chance down to 40%.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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O’Leary’s just been peppering the house manager with questions about her business and admiring the replica of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man that dominates the entryway.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The women had all read my book and eagerly peppered me with questions.—
Roxane Gay,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The visuals are augmented by movement of the seating as well as special effects with mist and smells.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Products in the new collection include a thermal shield mist, volumizing mousse, and strong hold gel.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The benches are blackened with age, strewn with tools.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Dancers are strewn about the stage on their backs, bent legs pointed skyward in a quasi-rigor mortis.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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