drizzling 1 of 2

Definition of drizzlingnext

drizzling

2 of 2

verb

present participle of drizzle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzling
Adjective
  • They were followed by a float from San Francisco, the foggy, drizzly city that just experienced its coldest summer in decades.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
  • League commissioner Don Garber flew in from New York and was on hand at Chase Stadium on a drizzly Tuesday morning to present Messi the MLS MVP trophy during the opening ceremony of the Messi Cup, a new international U16 tournament launched by Messi’s company.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Start by dusting at the top of the blinds, then work your way down to the sills.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Pay special attention to your curtains' header (the top portion of the panel) when dusting and cleaning.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Sticky foods: Anything that's sticky or drippy will not only cause a mess, but the drips could lead to burning and smoke.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The Riddim comes loaded with hundreds of instrument sounds, drum loops, bass and melody loops, and drippy effects—including a dub siren!
    Michael Calore, Wired News, 25 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The team suggests that this cloud may have been created when two planets orbiting J0705+0612 slammed into each other, spraying out dust, rocks, and other debris.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • But instead of prioritizing touching the paint then spraying the ball out to an open shooter, the Knicks have spiraled into iso-ball, over-dribbling and tough shots.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • And also sprinkling in those moments of Keisha.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Or more like an Aromatisse sprinkling the scent of perfume around?
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • To my relief, the Turkish passenger stepped back inside, shook snow from his hair and stared at me through misty glasses, the exhilaration lifting off his damp clothes.
    Monisha Rajesh, Outside, 9 Dec. 2025
  • It’s filled with lightweight insulation that still delivers solid heat, and the weather-resistant design offers both wind protection and a water-repellent finish—perfect for handling light rain or misty mornings.
    Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • The workers previously held a five-day walkout, with marches and picket lines in rainy weather, in October.
    James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
  • On rainy and high tide days, the track and baseball field nearby can get submerged in ankle deep water as the river overtops the old seawall.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Drizzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzling. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on drizzling

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!