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
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
While the thyme is boiling, generously drizzle olive oil over the bread in the soup bowls.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Be sure to save room for dessert: the vanilla ice cream with PX sherry drizzled on top is the stuff of Spanish dreams.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Given his druthers, McMahon will take flakes falling from a Colorado sky over the misery of a cold East Coast drizzle.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
While the thyme is boiling, generously drizzle olive oil over the bread in the soup bowls.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
Place asparagus on the sheet and drizzle with 1 or 2 teaspoons olive oil, just enough to lightly coat the asparagus.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Be sure to save room for dessert: the vanilla ice cream with PX sherry drizzled on top is the stuff of Spanish dreams.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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Some tracks use birdsong or rainfall as a gentle backdrop; others highlight environmental crises with soundscapes of forest fires – an issue that came to light this January in Los Angeles with the wildfires, for example.—
Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Northern Mexico has received only one-third of its average rainfall this year, Larson said, which contributes to the dry environment ideal for dust storms.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The vacuum has a run time of 48 minutes and includes a short crevice tool and a small dusting brush.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
25 Apr. 2025
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His high standards for the insides of the sandwich are a fair part of Angelo’s magic, but the real miracle is his bread: graceful torpedoes of flour and yeast and dough, the crust baked to a crisp, autumnal golden-brown and dusted with sesame seeds, the interior both soft and dense, sour and salty.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Usually, gender reveal events occur separately from baby showers and baby sprinkles, begging the question of how much is too much to ask of guests in terms of time, travel, and gifts?—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Kylie's Pink Confetti Sugar Cookie Kylie Jenner's contribution is a pink confetti sugar cookie made with vanilla batter, rainbow sprinkles, and topped with a pink cake batter buttercream.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Most importantly, don’t buy pesticides and spray your backyard to get rid of them, said Kritsky.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Activists elsewhere have set fire to Tesla charging stations, scrawled swastikas into Tesla vehicles and sprayed graffiti on dealerships.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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However, other states anticipate more rain: Southern Alaska, Hawaii, southern Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and New England will be lucky enough to at least cool off in some precipitation alongside the record-breaking temperatures.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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The sudden drop in precipitation could bring elevated fire danger, according to a NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Without prior knowledge to Fatal Fury’s roster or storyline, many of the characters can seem somewhat stock — there’s a couple of tough guys with various fighting styles and cool jackets, and some cartoonishly buxom female fighters peppered in for some old school gooner bait.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2025
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Part of what makes the North Carolina mountains unique is the people who pepper the area with creativity and hospitality throughout their beloved mountain hamlets.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Once hard to find, these fragrances deliver more intimacy and longevity than the typical mists, allowing for a subtle scent that lasts longer than their liquid peers.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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Avène Thermal Spring Water Facial Spray $19 at Amazon The sensitive skin-friendly facial mist was formulated (and clinically proven to) soothe, calm, and hydrate the skin, according to the brand.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Simple, but elegant, the bright white and cream–color rooms are contrasted by dark walnut headboards and nightstands, while the faux fur throw strewn over the bed adds a hint of lavishness.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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About 10,000 eggs filled with toys and candy will be strewn throughout the park.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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