as in rainfall
a light or fine rain
the intermittent drizzle was just heavy enough to spoil all of our outdoor activities
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Recent Examples of drizzle
Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
Sprinkle lightly with salt and sugar, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 20 minutes, until softened and slightly caramelized.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Squeeze the remaining lemon half over the chicken, drizzle with the sauce or serve on the side, and garnish with the parsley and sumac, if using.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Mayfield’s Best-Summer-Melon with Speck Mayfield chef Jon Sarmenta makes this version of melon and speck his own by roasting spice nuts for garnish and making a melon vinaigrette to drizzle all over the dish.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
Sprinkle lightly with salt and sugar, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 20 minutes, until softened and slightly caramelized.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
The game started 12 minutes late because of a pregame drizzle, then the humidity was turned down and a cool breeze came in off the lake.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Squeeze the remaining lemon half over the chicken, drizzle with the sauce or serve on the side, and garnish with the parsley and sumac, if using.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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Instead, it was filmed earlier this summer, during intense rainfall.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Remember that small changes, like pouring your DIY cleaning solutions into glass spray bottles or dusting items with an old-fashioned feather duster, can make a big difference in your cleaning experience.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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It’s recommended to dust your countertops daily with a soft, dry microfiber cloth to remove debris.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The combination delivers a burst of garden-fresh flavor with every sprinkle.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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For more stubborn spots, sprinkle baking soda on a wet cloth or sponge and rub over the spots.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Before help arrives, begin cooling the exhausted individual by any means possible, such as spraying them with a garden hose or using cool cloths.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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Once the tofu is in the air fryer basket, spray once more with the cooking spray to prevent clumping.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Chance of precipitation is 40%. Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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Between 2017 and 2024, the number of days with at least 2 inches of precipitation was 6% higher than the 1986-2016 average and 37% higher than what scientists refer to as the baseline period of 1901-1960.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Easter eggs are peppered throughout the set, with a replica of Disney’s briefcase, books on urban development, a map of Disneyland with upcoming attractions, and a photo of Abraham Lincoln, all of which were in Disney’s office in the early ‘60s.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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Photos peppered his and his agents’ social media, mostly of which were of Duran and Cristiano Ronaldo together.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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It's resolved in good binoculars and small telescopes as a bright gray-green mist enveloping the middle star of the three in line that marks the hunter's sword.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
28 July 2025
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In Europe, analysts seem to be concluding that the deal is mostly Scotch mist.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Merrell pulled weeds in front of her tent and picked up trash strewn about nearby.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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In addition to sweeping city visas from your private balcony and an art-deco aesthetic, you’re greeted with a mannequin wearing vintage couture (donning the likes of Dior, Chanel, and more) and fashion magazines (think Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar) strewn about.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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