drizzled

past tense of drizzle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzled
Verb
  • The courses can be tiny, from a teeny teacup of hot chicken broth infused with the aged Alpine echo of Pleasant Ridge Reserve cheese or a squiggly sweet funnel cake dusted with spicebush berry sugar.
    Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
  • They’re dusted with a classic ranch-style seasoning blend that includes garlic powder, onion powder, and powdered sour cream and buttermilk.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • How carpet shampooers work Carpet shampooers, also called carpet cleaners, combine water and specialized soap into a solution that’s sprayed into the carpet, then scrubbed and vacuumed away, bringing dirt with it.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
  • The insecticides are typically formulated to be sprayed.
    Eva Flowe June 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • These, like many of the Guerlains, are small bottles, sprinkled throughout his collection among the factices.
    April Long, Allure, 24 June 2026
  • Each side gets sprinkled with salt and sugar to enhance the flavor.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
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“Drizzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzled. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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