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
E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 6 May 2025
Place tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapenos on the sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Transfer stir-fry to a platter or large shallow bowl and drizzle with sesame oil.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Lightning throughout the show, and the drizzle that followed, didn’t deter fans from staying until the last song and hanging on Earl’s every word.
—E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 6 May 2025
Place tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapenos on the sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
Serve lamb and salad with remaining pesto alongside for drizzling.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Transfer stir-fry to a platter or large shallow bowl and drizzle with sesame oil.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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Meteorologists say the area could see heavy rainfall, wind gusts of up to 70 mph and hail up to two inches in diameter.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2025
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Fire season tends to wind down when the state gets enough heavy rainfall to dampen possible fuels such as grass, leaves, pine needles, ferns and tree moss, according to the Western Fire Chiefs Association.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Lush and green in summer; ablaze in oranges, reds, and yellow for fall; dusted with snow in winter; or brimming with wildflower blooms in spring, the Smokies are stunning in every season.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Hennepin County District Court The footprints were dusted with black powder at the crime scene.—
Jordan Kinsey,
CBS News,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Mix in chocolate, sprinkles, nuts, candy, fruit, and so much more for a personalized dessert experience that’s better than the scoop shop.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
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Place tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapenos on the sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The eight-seat boat has on-board and onshore water cannons so riders can spray other boats while navigating the river channel.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2025
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Luckily, several herbicides available to spray on the invading grass can be used among ornamental plants listed on the products’ labels.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Temperatures are expected to cool to a low around 43 degrees into Thursday night with a precipitation chance of 80%, according to the National Weather Service.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
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On Friday, the chance of precipitation is expected to drop from Thursday, forecasts show, and the high temperature may climb slightly to the upper 50s.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Still, the political digs are peppered in the string.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2025
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Relying heavily on his four-seam fastball, Ryan peppered the zone and struck out the side in the second and third innings.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Instead, lean into nourishment—hydrating mists, lightweight moisturizers, and mineral sunscreens are all safe bets.—
Sarah Kinonen,
Allure,
16 May 2025
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Wild garlic flowers in Teutoburg Forest on an early spring morning with fine mist hanging in the trees.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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For millennia, Pacific voyagers have relied on techniques such as these to reach thousands of islands, strewn throughout our planet’s largest ocean.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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The financial wreckage is strewn across Texas, having swept up both wealthy investors and older people with modest incomes who dug into retirement savings on the advice of the same investment advisor used by Carver.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
13 May 2025
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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