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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Skewered on-a-stick and drizzled with strawberry rhubarb jam.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Roasted corn and cauliflower top these crunchy tostadas that get a drizzle of nutty-peppery chile sauce.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Sprinkle dough balls in pan with 1/4 cup of the cheese from bowl and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Skewered on-a-stick and drizzled with strawberry rhubarb jam.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
Topped with silky mocha mousse and a light cappuccino cream, the cake is finished with a chocolate drizzle and white chocolate curls, creating a visually striking presentation.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Roasted corn and cauliflower top these crunchy tostadas that get a drizzle of nutty-peppery chile sauce.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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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,
10 Sep. 2025
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Be mindful of weather patterns and plan to water containers every other day or so, depending on rainfall and temperatures.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That the Chargers team that finished a respectable 11-6 last season before being dusted, 32-12, in a wild-card playoff loss to the Houston Texans can be much more formidable offensively.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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Trails remain accessible, wildlife is still active and early snow dusts the surrounding Chugach Mountains.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dukkah is best known as a savory sprinkle made with sesame seeds and spices.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Enjoy it black for a subtle hint of apple, or dress it up with frothed milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for a homemade fall latte.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Leaving the liner hanging on the shower rod and curtain rings, spray the solution generously all over the shower curtain liner.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Villareal personally sprayed 158 helmets, sometimes spending upward of 15 hours a day working to get the BSU gear ready on time.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The color display can also be influenced by precipitation; excessive rainfall and severe drought are bad for foliage.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The obvious ones are for temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As Emmy celebrations peppered the town on Saturday night, a starkly differently occasion left attendees shaken, tearful and reminded of the immersive power of cinema.—
Stacey Wilson Hunt,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
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Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rather than let his boy be torn apart by terrible creatures in the mist, David uses a gun to mercy-kill them all and screams in anguish because there isn't a bullet left for him.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The iPhone 17s will be available in five colors (black, lavender, mist blue, sage and white) and iPhone Air will be available in four finishes (space black, cloud white, light gold and sky blue).—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Guests—including the actor Damian Lewis, the fashion icon Daphne Guinness, and the novelist Ben Okri—spilled out into a courtyard garden, drinking wine or sparkling water that was strewn with flower petals.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Meticulous, frugal and involved in all aspects of the business, Armani put his stamp of approval on everything from skirt lengths and the flowers strewn around at gala dinners to the colors of the curtains in the offices.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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