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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Try it with a splash of milk and a drizzle of honey.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Tuck the onion, fennel and apple slices around the chicken, and drizzle the olive oil over all.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This features Cinnabon’s famous Center of the Roll, which is just the soft center topped with warm diced apples, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and streusel crumble topping.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Try it with a splash of milk and a drizzle of honey.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Give the oil and soy sauce a quick stir and drizzle a little over each egg.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Tuck the onion, fennel and apple slices around the chicken, and drizzle the olive oil over all.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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The storm has strengthened into the equivalent of a Category 4 Hurricane and is expected to hit central Vietnam Thursday night — an area that hasn’t yet recovered from disastrous flash flooding and landslides caused by weeks of record rainfall and successive storms.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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This week, Zehr said additional rainfall of one to two inches would be common, though two to four inches could occur in the coastal mountains.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Instead, this is a great time to go back to projects, clients and professional plans from the past and dust them off to see if they can be revamped from a fresh perspective.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The season transforms the city’s historic streets into something out of a snow globe—brick row houses dusted in white, gas lamps flickering through the early dusk, and the smell of soul-warming seafood chowder drifting from restaurants in the Seaport area.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Donut enthusiasts, don't despair—of course, Dunkin' capitalized on the double entendre of Munchkins, giving the donut brand's Old Fashioned Glazed Munchkins a makeover with the addition of pink and green sprinkles.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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It is made of soft sugar cookie pieces, icing and sprinkles all blended with soft serve ice cream.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In a Facebook post, officials said a security camera recorded the man spraying the dogs in their faces while they were secured in their yard.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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After spraying just one time, the standout aspect of this product was without a doubt its distinct, refreshing smell.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Because perspiration slows you down long before precipitation, outdoor gear needs to efficiently help the body stay warm, fresh and comfortable while eliminating moisture build-up.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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While major precipitation is not expected after Monday, cold and blustery conditions will persist through the week.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Hingham peppered the Notre Dame (11-5-3) net in the first half, out-shooting the Cougars at an 8-0 clip.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani did make some nods to boosting bureaucratic efficiency and improving public safety, but populists always pepper their speeches with promises that almost everyone can support.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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However, a mysterious doctor showed up and revealed herself as Asuka, spitting mist at Charlotte's face, which also hit Alexa.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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There is also pretty but not always energetic imagery filmed in different referenced parts of the current American wilderness — snow gathering in fields, mist rising above mountaintops — and never-energetic shots of re-enactors loading muskets or preparing for battle.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The train remained at Huntingdon station Sunday morning, with medical equipment and other debris seen strewn on the platform.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Those who took a quick peek inside the front window saw walls lined with bookcases and young, Black men strewn about in old, thrifted armchairs, their laps piled high with books.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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