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
Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
An annoying drizzle began to dust the earth.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Variation Rather than flaking the salmon into the noodles, serve the fish on top of the pasta and spinach, then drizzle with the sour-cream mixture.
—Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
And finally, the Barn Burner is finished with a drizzle of Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
An annoying drizzle began to dust the earth.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Using a spoon, drizzle this over the coffee cake.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Variation Rather than flaking the salmon into the noodles, serve the fish on top of the pasta and spinach, then drizzle with the sour-cream mixture.
—Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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AccuWeather said that cumulative rainfall totals of 1-2 inches are expected in places like San Diego and the Central Valley, increasing to 2-4 inches near the Los Angeles Basin and into Northern California.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the wild, a cactus can send roots deep and wide to search for water and store infrequent rainfall for use during dry periods.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Still, no visit is complete without ending the meal with a warm pastel de nata dusted with cinnamon—and maybe a box to take home.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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When dusting, dampen your rag since dust and water molecules conveniently latch onto each other.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Spread Buttercream evenly over cooled Cake, and garnish with sprinkles, if using.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Greek Yogurt Parfait Layer Greek yogurt with fresh berries and a sprinkle of granola.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Then, separate your damp hair into four sections and spray the product evenly all over, from roots to ends.—
Claire West,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle; spray the mixture onto a clean microfiber cloth or a clean, old sock.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And, over the last few weeks, several meters of fresh snow have fallen across Europe, part of a weather pattern driven by an unusual southerly jet stream that has dumped huge amounts of precipitation across the continent, causing flooding in lower altitude areas.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The majority of precipitation has ended for the valley.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 20,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the 20th, Breck Dunn made an excellent run down the near sideline and eventually found an unmarked Laura Niemeyer, who peppered a shot into the back of the net for the third Islander goal of the night.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Councilmembers peppered the district with questions.—
Dan Snyder,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Across the calm waters behind a pumping station near Lake Borgne, hundreds of saplings stand out in the mist, wrapped in white plastic cylinders.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Small but mighty Eha, on Estonia’s Hiiumaa island, part of a Unesco biosphere, has at its heart dawn mist walks, wild herb foraging, and Baltic ancestral healing.—
Jane Alexander,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Spooned over the top is a clam and cream sauce with bits of crispy guanciale strewn throughout for an unctuous, salty backbone.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Helmets, gloves and sticks were strewn all over the ice, as US fans jumped all over each other in the stands.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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