as in rainfall
a light or fine rain
as I wandered around the city, the late afternoon mizzle seemed the perfect accompaniment to my melancholy mood
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as in to escape
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mizzle
Noun
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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 -
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
Verb
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The 48 men were arrested by Thai authorities 11 years ago after crossing the border to Thailand in an attempt to escape persecution in China and had been kept in detention and legal limbo ever since.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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But in 2023 she and her associate Jodi Hildebrandt were arrested for child abuse after one of Franke’s sons escaped from Hildebrandt’s home in Utah.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
27 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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No studio would finance the feature, about a whorehouse exhibitionist who lams it after being framed for murder — so director Melvin Van Peebles financed it himself with a boost from Bill Cosby, who gave him a $50,000 loan.—
Andrew Lawrence,
Peoplemag,
17 Feb. 2024
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One of those classic films that’s as good as its reputation (and maybe even better), Billy Wilder’s high-spirited comedy stars Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon as jazz musicians who have to lam it after witnessing a mob crime.—
Keith Phipps,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2023
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
Noun
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Roast and Serve Meanwhile, in a medium bowl drizzle shrimp with remaining lemon mixture; toss to coat.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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Ramona Boy Scout Troop 768 continued the annual tradition of raising the flag despite the light drizzle.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Taylor Tomlinson will host After Midnight, the show that is replacing The Late Late Show now that James Corden has scarpered off to old Blighty.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
1 Nov. 2023
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Idrissa Gueye has scarpered, but that void was instantly filled by Mainz midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin - while Moise Kean, goodness knows how, has signed from Juventus to sharpen things up front.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
5 Aug. 2019
Verb
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Many attendees then decamped to the Faena, including Mnuchin and Dina Powell McCormick, the former Trump official who is now vice chair of the investment firm BDT & MSD.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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That could force an uptick in labor costs as restaurant owners rush to make up the difference, but meanwhile, some workers are decamping to greener pastures in search of more money.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Mizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mizzle. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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