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drizzling

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verb

present participle of drizzle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzling
Adjective
  • On a drizzly day at Wrigley Field, 20-year-old rookie Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood fanned 20 batters.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
  • What else is going on Southern California can expect a cloudy, drizzly week as a cold system from the Pacific Northwest moves south.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • The key to crispy, golden coconut shrimp is lightly dusting them in cornstarch.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • The small airport serves around 30 aircraft, all privately owned, including crop dusting companies and sky dive operators, Jacobs said.
    Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Adjective
  • Upstate, all the drippy humidity and congested traffic of the city dissolves into a placid breeze.
    Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
  • Donut peaches are usually palm-sized and easy to polish off in a few drippy, delightful bites.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • People try to cool down by standing in front of a mister spraying cool water during a heat wave in Rome near the Colosseum on June 26, 2026.
    Leigh Kiniry, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • Sprinklers started spraying on the field just before the game got underway again and some players deliberately dosed themselves, a solid strategy considering the conditions.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Adjective
  • Ciudad Perdida, Colombia Hidden deep within the misty peaks of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the ancient city of Teyuna—better known as Ciudad Perdida—is one of South America’s most extraordinary archaeological sites.
    Carla Vianna, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
  • With the mild temps, southeastern Wisconsin is experiencing some light, misty rain and foggy conditions.
    Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • For rust or grease stains, try sprinkling baking soda directly on the spot, then scrubbing with a vinegar and water solution.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026
  • During Tuesday’s practice, which was the first of three on-field sessions this week, the Dolphins opened up the play-action game during the first 11-on-11 period by sprinkling in some running plays.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Adjective
  • Best Time to Visit Bellevue’s location in the heart of the Pacific Northwest means that its weather is generally temperate, with mild, rainy springs and warm, sunny summers.
    Sara Harowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Similar to how double-coated animals like wolves and bobcats shed water with their fur, the fringe, when attached to shoes, pants, and tunics, could help keep wearers dry during rainy treks.
    Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
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“Drizzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzling. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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