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
  • The guest of honor will also get an on-the-house coconut-and-strawberry soft serve — with sprinkles, of course.
    — Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • While automation handles the frying and cutting of the dough, employees take care of the creative process, like drizzles and sprinkles for certain specialty dough treats.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of sprinkles
Verb
  • Once word gets out, nabbing center-orchestra seats (already going for over $300 apiece at press time) might feel like a minor miracle.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Tommy Edman hits a three-run home run and Tanner Scott gets out of a ninth-inning jam in a 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals with Shohei Ohtani out.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of gets out
Noun
  • There have been heavy rainfalls since, but because its location is so near to the equator, where ferocious winds can’t properly spin, the lush land has been spared from the worst.
    — DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of rainfalls
Verb
  • Kevin Kelly escapes with the lead 😤 The Rays are three outs away from the World Series!
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
  • As previously stated, the anchor should review what the AI agents produce, make the ship call and answer when a defect escapes.
    — Jay Singh, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of escapes
Noun
  • Today’s anti-frizz formulas are lighter than ever, from sulfate-free shampoos that cleanse without stripping to featherlight leave-ins, heat-protecting mists, and bond-building treatments that strengthen strands from within.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • An operation in Kenscoff In the mists of the steep hills that ring southern Port-au-Prince, CNN saw one Task Force operation where helicopters manned by foreign contractors assaulted gang positions, and drones detonated amid the clatter of gunfire.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 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
  • After the rain clears out, temperatures are expected to fall to 35 overnight Friday.
    — Hali Smith October 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Rain chances are expected to lessen Thursday night as the weather system clears out by Friday morning, the weather service said.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of clears out
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