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
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
Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
Frank’s RedHot Diablo Chicken Nacho Fries ($4.99): Seasoned Nacho Fries topped with slow-roasted chicken, nacho cheese sauce, a three-cheese blend, pico de gallo and a drizzle of Frank’s RedHot Diablo.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
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
Verb
Some areas around Kansas City could see a light drizzle of rain Tuesday while temperatures stay well above seasonal norms, according to the National Weather Service.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
Frank’s RedHot Diablo Chicken Nacho Fries ($4.99): Seasoned Nacho Fries topped with slow-roasted chicken, nacho cheese sauce, a three-cheese blend, pico de gallo and a drizzle of Frank’s RedHot Diablo.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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Over the Southeast Bahamas, storm total rainfall of 5 to 10 inches is expected through Wednesday, which will result in areas of flash flooding.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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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,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Winter is also a wonderful surprise, when soft snow blankets valley trails and dusts the mountaintops.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Work from Top to Bottom Start your week dusting and wiping down upper surfaces like countertops and cabinets, then concentrate on floors.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Also on the menu is a returning favorite, Frosted Sugar Cookie Blizzard, which takes DQ’s famous soft serve and blends in soft sugar cookie pieces and icing and festive sprinkles.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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December’s Blizzard of the Month is the beloved Frosted Sugar Cookie Blizzard and is made of soft sugar cookie pieces, icing and sprinkles all blended with soft serve ice cream.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After every shower, spray a solution of vinegar and water to prevent mold growth.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Its grille features a phoenix logo, there are distinctive twin headlamps, but the most noticeable feature by far is the beautiful metallic orange paint, which, apparently, was sprayed in 60 layers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Temperatures are generally near normal, with precipitation slightly above average.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Their prediction is above normal temperatures and equal chances (could be above, below or normal numbers) of precipitation.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Enjoy it raw or lightly steamed with olive oil, salt, and pepper for the most nutrients and best flavor.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, analysts will likely pepper management with questions about oral GLP-1 orforglipron, a potential driver of growth next year and beyond.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Niagara Falls has long been a must-visit destination, and fall is arguably the best time to visit, as the cool waterfall mist rises against a backdrop of orange, gold, and crimson.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Founded in 1982, The property features 18 rooms, seven cabins, a spa, dining porch and wine cellar on 250 acres perched on a nearly mile-high ridgeline with mist-shrouded, forever views of the rolling hills.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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My morning rambles cross mossy forest floors strewn with spring ephemerals.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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