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
Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
In Seattle, persistent light drizzles are the norm.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
Season salads with salt and pepper, and drizzle with oil.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
What Seattle actually gets are persistent light drizzles, not downpours.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
In Seattle, persistent light drizzles are the norm.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Top with cheese, capocollo, and fennel; drizzle with remaining 1 Tbsp.
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
Season salads with salt and pepper, and drizzle with oil.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
Noun
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Heavy rainfall is also a concern, with some areas potentially receiving over two inches, raising the risk for localized flooding.—
Laura Bannon,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To reduce spider activities, Ruiz recommends vacuuming and dusting frequently.—
Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Use a microfiber mop with a long handle to easily dust baseboards to prevent buildup.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Garnish with a sprinkle of salt and a good crack of black pepper.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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Eyssimont can bring speed, quickness, breakaway skill and a sprinkle of animosity.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Two nights earlier in Pittsburgh, in a game to decide the AFC North, the Ravens had appeared headed for the playoffs thanks to Jackson’s late heroics before rookie Tyler Loop sprayed a 44-yard field goal attempt on the final play.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Durnell regularly sprayed the weed killer throughout his neighborhood.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When a region is out under persistent drought at the same time, there is not enough precipitation to compensate, setting the stage for destructive wildfires.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Portions of the central and southern Rockies need over 10 inches of precipitation to end the drought within three months.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Artworks by Dominican artists are peppered throughout the building, lending the resort a gallery-like vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In it, ink markings peppered her features, illustrating exactly where a surgeon would soon cut her skin open.—
Rheana Murray,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s a nostalgia-inducing brow pomade, a beachy body mist, a hydrating eye gel, and more.—
Sarah Kinonen,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2026
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The collection includes lip oils, lip mask, body mists, claw clip, and a puffy Bubs bag.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each of us moves through a world strewn with figurative mountains and molehills, continually assessing what matters more and what matters less.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Its support team then flew into action, rushing out with a stretcher to pick up the many pieces of its body and limbs strewn across the course.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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