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

Noun

Seasonal guidance is showing enhanced precipitation across California and the Southwest, while the broader North American pattern favors an active southern storm track.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
This warmer water transfers vast quantities of heat into the atmosphere via clouds and heavy precipitation.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 13 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 Guayrá was still covered in a thick mist at that early hour, but the man was out in the middle of the square, looking down into the well and thinking sleepily about something.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
There was always something to take care of given the age of the buildings and the dampening mist sent up by the waterfall.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of mist

Verb

But with sneakers strewn in the doorway and a cookbook opened to a specific recipe, the faux house felt lived in.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Earlier this summer in Germany, evacuations were ordered in record-breaking heat after a wildfire triggered explosions in a nature reserve strewn with leftover ordnance from World War II.

— John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026