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
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Evenly distribute the mozzarella on top and then drizzle the vinaigrette over everything.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 July 2025
Finish the dish with a few fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of EVO oil.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Noun
Forecasters at the National Weather Service in the Baltimore-Washington office said D.C. will see drizzling rain and showers for much of the day on Saturday.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Evenly distribute the mozzarella on top and then drizzle the vinaigrette over everything.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Verb
Top your tuna salad with a drizzle of olive oil and red wine vinegar, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a sprinkle of feta cheese.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 July 2025
Finish the dish with a few fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of EVO oil.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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According to the National Weather Service (NWS), flash floods occur within 6 hours, and often within 3 hours, of heavy rainfall.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
15 July 2025
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There is a slight risk of excessive rainfall across most of east Central Florida.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The difference is the attachments: both come with four attachments, but instead of a combination tool, the Plus comes with a dusting brush.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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Still, Djokovic dusted himself off and took the next two points, reaching the semifinals at the All England Club for a men’s-record 14th time with a 6-7 (6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 victory over No. 22 seed Flavio Cobolli to set up a showdown against No. 1 Jannik Sinner.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Evenly sprinkle cake mix and pudding mix in prepared dish.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Wonder Woman Doughnut: An Original Glazed Doughnut dipped in red raspberry flavored icing, topped with white stars and blue sprinkles and a Wonder Woman logo and belt.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Equipped with 26 powerful spray jets,12internal directional sprays, and 10 external swirling jets, this automatic baby bottle cleaner ensures no residue or buildup remains, even in hard-to-reach spots.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Vector control officials in the Sacramento region are spraying insecticide to limit the spread of West Nile.—
Ethan Wolin
July 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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The mesoscale conductive vortex essentially spun the remnants of a tropical system, causing significant ascent or rising motion to activate that moisture into condensation and precipitation in an efficient manner, according to Shepherd.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Amazing parks pepper the entire country, but set your sights on the west coast and Manuel Antonio National Park, with its lovely beaches, or northwest of San José for Arenal Volcano National Park, where visitors can take in the park’s namesake dormant volcano and natural hot springs.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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In a format reminiscent of the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuits, text messages — some more suggestive than others — pepper the 46-page filing from L.A. attorney Jonathan J. Delshad.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Along with other adjustments made with tools like Photoshop, the end result is a shockingly precise view of the galaxy—the yellow mist around the spiral is actually tens of thousands of stars.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Spritzing a rose water face mist with abandon comes with the territory in a heat wave.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
13 July 2025
Verb
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The exhibit begins in the garden’s pathways, strewn with artworks, which lead visitors to the gallery rooms housed in the park’s Sturt Haaga Gallery and historic Boddy House.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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The area went from experiencing no gang attacks to having bullet-ridden bodies strewn in the streets of Mirebalais in late March, when members of the 400 Mawozo and Taliban gangs joined forces.—
Jacqueline Charles
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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