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adjective

as in drizzly

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drizzling

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verb

present participle of drizzle
as in dusting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzling
  1. drizzly
  2. dusting
  3. drippy
  4. spraying
  5. misty
  6. sprinkling
  7. rainy
Adjective
  • On a drizzly day at Wrigley Field, 20-year-old rookie Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood fanned 20 batters.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
  • What else is going on Southern California can expect a cloudy, drizzly week as a cold system from the Pacific Northwest moves south.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Definition of drizzly
Verb
  • The key to crispy, golden coconut shrimp is lightly dusting them in cornstarch.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • The small airport serves around 30 aircraft, all privately owned, including crop dusting companies and sky dive operators, Jacobs said.
    — Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Definition of dusting
Adjective
  • Tom Holland comes across as a vulnerable princeling without being petulant or drippy.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • Upstate, all the drippy humidity and congested traffic of the city dissolves into a placid breeze.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
Definition of drippy
Verb
  • Remove Mold Stains From Painted Walls Kill mold spores and lighten moldy stains by spraying the area with undiluted hydrogen peroxide.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
  • It was tested in both forward-spraying and reverse-suction modes.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of spraying
Adjective
  • At Emporio Armani, models walked the runway in gossamer-thin tanks and misty trousers that toed the line between lavender and blue.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • Base yourself in Cerro Verde or Lago de Coatepeque for crater views and misty mornings above the clouds, then climb Santa Ana Volcano.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Definition of misty
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  • Enjoy pomegranates by sprinkling them into yogurt or blending them into a smoothie.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 July 2026
  • Viewers witnessed her arranging flowers, harvesting honey, talking about jam and sprinkling edible flowers over various dishes.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of sprinkling
Adjective
  • Best Time to Visit Bellevue’s location in the heart of the Pacific Northwest means that its weather is generally temperate, with mild, rainy springs and warm, sunny summers.
    — Sara Harowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Similar to how double-coated animals like wolves and bobcats shed water with their fur, the fringe, when attached to shoes, pants, and tunics, could help keep wearers dry during rainy treks.
    — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Definition of rainy
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