mizzles 1 of 2

noun

plural of mizzle
as in sprinkles
a light or fine rain as I wandered around the city, the late afternoon mizzle seemed the perfect accompaniment to my melancholy mood

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mizzles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of mizzle
as in lights out

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  1. sprinkles
  2. gets out
  3. rainfalls
  4. escapes
  5. mists
  6. absconds
  7. clears out
Noun
  • Baking supplies are also available, like an assortment of cake pans, endless sprinkles, fondants, cookie cutters and cupcake wrappers.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • In a large bowl place whipped dessert topping, crushed cookies, and chocolate sprinkles.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Definition of sprinkles
Verb
  • The problem arises when anger becomes a fixation and gets out of control.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • Video shows Rocky did eventually return to his own yard, and a child holding a blanket can be seen chasing the dog before a woman gets out of a black SUV parked in the road.
    — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Definition of gets out
Noun
  • That increase has already led to more sunny day flooding, intensified rainfalls and hurricanes, reflected in higher and higher insurance premiums.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Recent storms and heavy rainfalls caused the area to flood again, prompting the city to jump back into action.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of rainfalls
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  • The results highlight just how broad America's autumn appeal has become, stretching from classic New England escapes to Rocky Mountain landscapes and Pacific Northwest river gorges.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Odysseus escapes the attack aboard his lone remaining ship, sailing on to the island of the sorceress Circe.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of escapes
Noun
  • Phlur has a very expansive selection of body mists with a slew of fitting options.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • The lighting is somewhere between fantasy and noir, all moody shadows and otherworldly mists, precise and in no way naturalistic.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Definition of mists
Verb
  • When the latter has a post-birth panic about surrendering her child, Irina simply absconds with it from the private hospital facility in the middle of the night, knowing the destitute young woman is unlikely to pursue any legal or other options.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • Overwhelmed, Linda takes after Caroline and absconds to the beach.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of absconds
Verb
  • This clears out a large garage floor for storing all kinds of gear and cargo.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
  • During sleep, adenosine levels drop as the brain restores its energy balance and clears out metabolic byproducts.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Definition of clears out
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