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

Top off your banana peel tea with a drizzle of honey or a small amount of another sweetener, if desired. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 27 June 2026 The Kid From Akron's Cookie, a chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle, a recipe from James' chef. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Verb

The truffle vinaigrette drizzled atop imparts an earthy aroma and complexity that dances with the lobster and wagyu’s profiles. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Top with the remaining mint and drizzle with a little additional olive oil. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for drizzle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle

Noun

Tropical Storm Maysak brought record rainfall to Guangxi starting Saturday, breaching reservoirs and stranding people for days in homes and other buildings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
For the southern part of the state, that means a higher chance of above-average rainfall, risking a winter of flash floods and landslides.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of rainfall

Verb

Pae recommends dusting it onto the high points of the face with a small fan brush for a glass-skin effect.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 July 2026
Keeping up with dusting on a regular basis will help the air quality in your home and make those cozy nights on the couch much more comfortable.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Definition of dust

Noun

The menu includes classic flavors like plain glazed, milk chocolate and vanilla with sprinkles.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
This recipe keeps things simple with just a touch of lemon zest and a sprinkle of sparkling sugar to dress up the dessert.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Definition of sprinkle

Verb

Squirting oil from a can or spraying from an aerosol can takes just minutes.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
In contrast, spraying visible ants often kills only a small portion of the colony while leaving the nest intact, with millions of workers ready to replace the small population killed by a contact spray.

— The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of spray

Noun

By calling a game early for excessive precipitation (or making players continue to trudge through poor conditions), an umpire’s subjective view of weather conditions directly influences MLB records.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026
For precipitation, wetter-than-average conditions are typically observed across Texas, the Gulf Coast and Southeast.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of precipitation

Verb

On July 1, during a public meeting of Rosado’s Loop group, Robaina and longtime trail advocates peppered a half-dozen county representatives with questions about the project’s status, cost and funding sources.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
That tweet has been peppered by at least a dozen community notes that keep coming and going, challenging PlayStation’s assertions about digital adoption.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of pepper

Verb

Lingering problems from inflation, immigration, and an aging population have strewn disillusionment with France’s traditional parties and boosted RN’s chances, giving the party its best shot yet.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2026
Plunk down in one of the Adirondack chairs strewn along the shore and zen out to the rippling waters while watching for deer tiptoeing along the stream.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026