drizzled

Definition of drizzlednext
past tense of drizzle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzled
Verb
  • The royal wave The theming on board is exceptional, with restaurants, bars, beauty parlours and activities, all dusted with Disney glitter.
    Helen Wright, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Inside these cakey cookies dusted with powdered sugar is a fudgy center dotted with white chocolate chips.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The fungicide is sprayed on the fruits after harvest to prevent mold.
    Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Citrus fruits are often sprayed with pesticides and fungicides to protect them from pests and disease.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • From March to May, the hiking trails are sprinkled with vibrant yellow desert marigolds, deep purple lupines, and bright red and orange Indian paintbrush blooms, among other varieties.
    Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Smoked Arctic char from neighboring Labrador came next, layered on thick slices of brown bread and sprinkled with citrusy larch shoots.
    Gina DeCaprio Vercesi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Drizzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzled. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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