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
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
Freezing rain and drizzle could result in a light glaze of ice accumulation, making roads, bridges, and sidewalks hazardous.
—Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
The freezing drizzle will end around noon, switching to drizzle and rain during the afternoon.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
There is potential for some freezing drizzle mixing south of I-94 as this system pushes through.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
Freezing rain and drizzle could result in a light glaze of ice accumulation, making roads, bridges, and sidewalks hazardous.
—Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Fan Favorite’s Box ($25): Four pieces of chicken on the bone drizzled in Mike’s Hot Honey, a 12-piece order of white meat nuggets, Secret Recipe Fries, four biscuits, and your choice of four sauces.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
The freezing drizzle will end around noon, switching to drizzle and rain during the afternoon.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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The saguaro’s shallow roots spread out as wide as the plant is tall, remaining close to the surface to absorb more water during a rainfall.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
5 Mar. 2025
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The entire process takes about two hours, after which everyone walks back to the street, dusting themselves off, giving hugs.—
David Wharton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Fried twice, liberally dusted with salt and pepper and served with a ramekin of garlic aioli, a plate of these golden-brown beauties can easily sate three or four people as a starter.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The drink features black tea infused with cinnamon, clove and other warming spices combined with milk and ice, finished with a cherry cream cold foam and a sprinkle of cherry crunch topping.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Think moody vibes, Gothic charm and a sprinkle of mystery.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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So, if the water pressure suddenly drops off and the sprinklers no longer spray as far as usual, this is a sign that there might be a blockage in the system.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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The blaze is seemingly just outside of a building, and firefighters' hoses can be seen spraying the plane to put out the fire.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The showers and thunderstorms are possible mostly after 1 p.m. Wednesday’s high is expected to be around 61, and the chance of precipitation is 100%.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2025
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Showers are likely on Sunday, with a 70% chance of precipitation during the day and 50% overnight into Monday, the weather service said.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Owens came back by peppering Zayn with several shots using a trash can lid.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The tone was different than at many of the rallies peppering D.C.—
Anna Spiegel,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Enter their brand new hair mist, a dreamy and comforting fragrance aptly named Angel Wings.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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In order to achieve a flawless, glowing complexion, Scarlett used facial cleansers, mists, hydrating masks and moisturizers.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Bags and perfumes in the shops were also strewn out on the floor.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Authorities said that the gruesome scene was juxtaposed with crimson rose petals strewn throughout the crime site.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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