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
Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Toasted Caprese Focaccia- Mozzarella, tomatoes, arugula, basil pesto spread, salt and pepper, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze on a black pepper focaccia.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Place it on a sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle on 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Top Italian soups with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, a dollop of pesto, and shavings of Parmesan.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Toasted Caprese Focaccia- Mozzarella, tomatoes, arugula, basil pesto spread, salt and pepper, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze on a black pepper focaccia.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Once out of the oven, drizzle the dish with icing and serve warm.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Place it on a sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle on 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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Local heavy rainfall may lead to isolated flash flooding, especially in areas that received significant rain over the weekend.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
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The unique combination of frequent rainfall, large construction zones like those on Interstate 4, heat, and heavy commuter and tourist traffic all contribute to Orlando’s poor road conditions, Issa said.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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How Often To Clean Baseboards Stein recommends dusting your baseboards monthly and then doing a deeper clean with vinegar every 3-4 months.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The royal wave The theming on board is exceptional, with restaurants, bars, beauty parlours and activities, all dusted with Disney glitter.—
Helen Wright,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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White chocolate chips and colorful sprinkles make every bite a party.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Despite a few sprinkles and overcast skies, thousands of area residents turned out for the 17th annual Fleadh Day Saturday in Oak Forest.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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They were sprayed without any warning or apparent provocation.—
Bob Ortega,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Chopper 3 was over the scene where three boats were spraying water on the barge.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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After the strongest storms move out, colder air will settle in with the possibility of a few wet snowflakes before the precipitation tapers off.—
Gregory Padgett,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Below average precipitation is frequently observed across parts of the northern Rockies, south-central Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Great Lakes regions.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Turtlenecks and flannels abound, teens vocally question authority at every turn, and a colorful cast of intellectuals pepper the scene.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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Who remembers the aggressive line of questions Flores peppered Tagovailoa with at the NFL Combine back in 2020, before Miami even drafted him.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Keeping this in mind, continue ahead for mind-bending travel destinations—some covered in mist, yes, others of the metaphorical variety.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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But these moments are lights winking in a vast and enveloping mist.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The blaster does include the darts, which will inevitably be quickly strewn around your house.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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Residents helped to clear away rubble caused by the blast, which appeared to hit an apartment block, as vehicles sat covered in dust with their windows shattered and rubble strewn across the road.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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