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
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
From the High Moon Pool Bar’s all-day menu, don’t miss the maitake mushroom pizza finished in a truffle oil drizzle, the tasty carne asada street tacos and a chocolate chip cookie sundae.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Khloe's Cookies & Cream Skillet Cookie Khloé Kardashian's cookie is a rich brownie-style base with cookies and cream bits, layered with vanilla bean cookies and cream mousse, then drizzled in chocolate ganache.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
And because the dough is rolled into a log before chilling, there’s no need for cookie cutters—just slice, bake, and drizzle.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
From the High Moon Pool Bar’s all-day menu, don’t miss the maitake mushroom pizza finished in a truffle oil drizzle, the tasty carne asada street tacos and a chocolate chip cookie sundae.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking vigorously to emulsify.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Khloe's Cookies & Cream Skillet Cookie Khloé Kardashian's cookie is a rich brownie-style base with cookies and cream bits, layered with vanilla bean cookies and cream mousse, then drizzled in chocolate ganache.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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In April 2025, Oklahoma City received 12.55 inches of rainfall in total.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The heaviest rainfall will occur in central and northeastern Oklahoma.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With the 2024-25 Premier League season winding down, the title won, and the relegation scrap done and dusted, bettors are searching for meaningful football games to watch and engage with.—
Sam Tighe,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Ukraine’s allies needed this done and dusted to remove a distraction from the complex talk of military aid and real peace that must now become their focus.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Meghan Markle commented on the furore over her use of flower sprinkles in her Netflix show.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Rain sprinkles danced in the air during Tuesday morning’s commute.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With 1:06 left in the fourth quarter, Donovan Mitchell sprayed a pass to his trusty marksman Max Strus for an open three, bang.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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And some travelers, especially those going to the Maldives, Australia, and other countries that spray insecticide and disinfectant on arriving flights, wrap their luggage in plastic to protect their contents from the chemicals.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2025
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However, other states anticipate more rain: Southern Alaska, Hawaii, southern Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and New England will be lucky enough to at least cool off in some precipitation alongside the record-breaking temperatures.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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The sudden drop in precipitation could bring elevated fire danger, according to a NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Despite peppering Providence goaltender Michael DiPietro with 40 shots while surrendering just 19, the Checkers fell 3-2 in Game 3 of their AHL Atlantic Division semifinal series.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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Khosrowshahi defended the policy changes against feisty employees who peppered him with questions and criticism at the company meeting and on Uber’s internal forum, according to audio and correspondence obtained by CNBC.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
6 May 2025
Noun
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The device is not particularly technologically advanced; the electronic components inside consist of little more than a battery and a heating coil that turns liquid into mist.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
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Copper frames reference The Balvenie’s distillation process, brutalist forms nod to the distillery’s architecture, and mist, light and sound call the slow, transformative maturation of The Balvenie Fifty Collection.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The action also feels closely tied to the sociopolitical anxieties of the time, including the movie’s famous bike chases and slides strewn across the cityscapes of Neo-Tokyo.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Houthis’ al-Masirah satellite news channel aired graphic footage of the aftermath, showing corpses strewn across the site and smashed tanker trucks ablaze.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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