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
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Add a drizzle of olive oil and a tiny pinch of finishing salt.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 3 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
Berkley’s Bombshell Treat Bar will offer three varieties of ice cream bars, including Honolulu Blue raspberry dip with marshmallow cream drizzle, Lion's sprinkle mix and edible glitter.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Add a drizzle of olive oil and a tiny pinch of finishing salt.
—Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 3 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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Trails remain accessible, wildlife is still active and early snow dusts the surrounding Chugach Mountains.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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After a tough 2024 season, San Diego State is looking to dust itself off and hope after an extensive roster turnover that this season will be different.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 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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The host Colombia was peppering the Bolivia goalkeeper Carlos Lampe with shots on goal from early on.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Familiar names pepper the script, but characters’ circumstances, identities, and motivations have been significantly altered.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Waterspouts are spinning columns of air and water mist above bodies of water and can take two forms, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In Shasta County, near the geographic top of California, McArthur-Burney State Park is known for its picturesque waterfalls, with rainbows rising through the mist when the sun shines just right.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 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 13 Sep. 2025.
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