DRIZZLE Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈdri-zəl

Definition of drizzle

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

Noun

The deepening marine layers could also produce localized drizzle along the coastal and bayshore communities through Friday, the Weather Service said. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 The sandals also repel water and dry quickly when splashed, so my mom can wear them around the pool or during surprise summer drizzles. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

Sprinkle with more red pepper flakes and drizzle with oil if desired. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026 Add some to your favorite cookie recipe or drizzle it over ice cream. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for drizzle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle

Noun

The areas that have had significant rainfall from this month's monsoon storms have seen a slight downtick in the drought levels -- for example, parts of southwest and northwest Colorado have seen many areas drop from extreme to severe.

— Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The western city of David has seen just 60% of its average rainfall over the past 90 days.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of rainfall

Verb

And lastly, how, despite Newey’s backhanded public comments toward Aston’s new works partner, everyone at Honda simply dusted themselves off and began working on a solution.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026
How To Deep Clean Stained Wood Baseboards For stained wood baseboards, Matthews advises dusting using a dry microfiber cloth and Murphy’s Oil or a wood cleaning oil (remove excessive dirt and crumbs with a vacuum cleaner first).

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of dust

Verb

If additional hold is needed, Marjan recommends spraying Paul Mitchell Firm Hold Super Clean Extra Hairspray on the roots and brushing back before wrapping a second elastic around everything.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
That is, the fixture didn't swivel, didn't pull out, didn't spray and hit Pippin below the belly.

— Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of spray

Noun

Amid concerns of a further reduction in precipitation and runoff, the canal operator has already imposed multiple draft restrictions for larger Neopanamax vessels to limit the amount of freight carried through the channel.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Their December through February forecasts for both temperature and precipitation are showing hallmarks of El Niño.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of precipitation

Verb

In response, the researchers peppered Copilot with questions about the guardrails that required user confirmation before the assistant could execute powerful commands.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026
Fiscal came back with a tombstone attempt, but Fenix escaped and peppered him with more kicks.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of pepper

Noun

The backgrounds are sparse and artifical, with generous bloomed lighting and mist applied to seemingly random places.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
Whereas for makeup wear, pro makeup artist Naoko Scintu, who counts Kate Hudson, Florence Pugh, and Maude Apatow as clients, says a mist can add a first layer of hydration or a weightless dewiness to your look.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of mist

Verb

Trash is strewn everywhere; people addicted to the cheap stimulant basuco, derived from cocaine-production residue, lumber around in varying states of distress.

— Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
Arriving crews found that the building’s rain roof had been blown off and strewn across the south parking lot, Nolan said.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026