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
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
For a more decadent option, Martins has included instructions for a ganache drizzle.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Instead of cooking with it, drizzle it over vegetables or pasta, stir it into smoothies, or whisk it into salad dressings.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 29 Dec. 2025
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Noun
After weeks of persistent rain, Southern California’s drizzle ends Tuesday, ushering in dry conditions and warmer temperatures for the coming weeks.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
For a more decadent option, Martins has included instructions for a ganache drizzle.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Then all that’s left to do is wake, cook, drizzle syrup on top and dive in.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Instead of cooking with it, drizzle it over vegetables or pasta, stir it into smoothies, or whisk it into salad dressings.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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Mainstream scientists say climate change is behind increasing instances of deadly and costly extreme weather, including flooding, droughts, wildfires, intense rainfall events and dangerous heat.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to the World Weather Attribution, its wind speeds were 11% stronger and rainfall totals about 10% higher because of climate change.—
Bob Maliva,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Dessert was a perfect bite of dark chocolate dusted with Ouidah salt.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Refresh the bedroom by dusting, vacuuming, and changing sheets to keep it calm and clean.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Many letters slam our new Muslim mayor and now a sprinkle of right-wing, pseudo-Christian babbling?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The sprinkle of micro cilantro gives it a fresh little kick at the end.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Then, spray the outside of your oven door with a cleaner or use soapy water to wipe it down.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Researchers are also studying ways to cool the most endangered parts of the reef, like spraying salt water into clouds to deflect sunlight.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Recent trends point to a drier outcome for Thursday and Thursday night, with lower precipitation chances overall.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes normal precipitation is enough, but during periods of drought, supplemental irrigation may be required.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Stories about Maris' unusual requests and her relationship with Niles (David Hyde Pierce) peppered the show's run.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Either try a small DIY project or ask your contractor to pepper these antique beauties throughout a tiling project in your home.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Like many, my love for vanilla started in middle school with a cloyingly sweet mall brand body mist that lasted on my skin for all of 15 minutes.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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To cover windows with bubble wrap, spray the glass with a light mist of water, then place the bubble wrap securely on the glass with the bubble wrap facing the window.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An additional 684 people have been found dead in the rubble strewn across Gaza during the same period.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Piles of unopened mail, receipts, and miscellaneous—yet important—items like your house or car keys should not be left strewn across countertops, especially haphazardly.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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