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Recent Examples of drizzly
That Sunday was a chilly, drizzly day.
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Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 Nov. 2025
Over a hundred people turned out for Jack London Square’s Halloween Día de los Muertos Family Fun Fest on Sunday, which lent vibrant color to a drizzly gray day.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Despite the popular perception of London as a land of drizzly skies and pea-soup fog, when the summer months roll around, the ability to take a cooling dip on a hot afternoon offers a little slice of paradise.
—Vogue, 23 July 2025
The team had been scheduled to jump at the end of the parade, but appeared in the drizzly skies above the National Mall far earlier than planned.
—Lolita C. Baldor, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
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Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 Nov. 2025
Over a hundred people turned out for Jack London Square’s Halloween Día de los Muertos Family Fun Fest on Sunday, which lent vibrant color to a drizzly gray day.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Despite the popular perception of London as a land of drizzly skies and pea-soup fog, when the summer months roll around, the ability to take a cooling dip on a hot afternoon offers a little slice of paradise.
—Vogue, 23 July 2025
The team had been scheduled to jump at the end of the parade, but appeared in the drizzly skies above the National Mall far earlier than planned.
—Lolita C. Baldor, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzly
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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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
Adjective
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Bella escaped her family’s Houston, Texas, backyard on a rainy New Year's Eve in 2020.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Chicago saw its rainiest January day in more than 50 years on Thursday night, as the storms even forced an unprecedented rainout for the Bulls game at the United Center.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Drizzly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzly. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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