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
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Evenly distribute the mozzarella on top and then drizzle the vinaigrette over everything.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 July 2025
Finish the dish with a few fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of EVO oil.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Noun
Forecasters at the National Weather Service in the Baltimore-Washington office said D.C. will see drizzling rain and showers for much of the day on Saturday.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Evenly distribute the mozzarella on top and then drizzle the vinaigrette over everything.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Verb
Top your tuna salad with a drizzle of olive oil and red wine vinegar, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a sprinkle of feta cheese.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 July 2025
Finish the dish with a few fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of EVO oil.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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According to the National Weather Service (NWS), flash floods occur within 6 hours, and often within 3 hours, of heavy rainfall.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
15 July 2025
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There is a slight risk of excessive rainfall across most of east Central Florida.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The difference is the attachments: both come with four attachments, but instead of a combination tool, the Plus comes with a dusting brush.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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Still, Djokovic dusted himself off and took the next two points, reaching the semifinals at the All England Club for a men’s-record 14th time with a 6-7 (6), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 victory over No. 22 seed Flavio Cobolli to set up a showdown against No. 1 Jannik Sinner.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 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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Along with other adjustments made with tools like Photoshop, the end result is a shockingly precise view of the galaxy—the yellow mist around the spiral is actually tens of thousands of stars.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Spritzing a rose water face mist with abandon comes with the territory in a heat wave.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
13 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 30 Jul. 2025.
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