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
Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
In an interview with The Times, Hatton shared that Windsor Castle's kitchens also called her family to ensure Hatton would have her favorite food — lemon drizzle cake.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Scrape the mixture into a casserole dish and drizzle the top with the caramel sauce.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Multifaceted complexity with a bouquet of cocoa nibs and grilled peaches with balsamic chocolate drizzle laced with a mineral intensity carried across the palate by ultra-fine bubbles creating a creamy mousse.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
In an interview with The Times, Hatton shared that Windsor Castle's kitchens also called her family to ensure Hatton would have her favorite food — lemon drizzle cake.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
For an extra touch, drizzle a bit of pan gravy over the turkey slices to enhance the flavor and moisture.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Scrape the mixture into a casserole dish and drizzle the top with the caramel sauce.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle
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Changes in the ocean's temperature can affect tropical rainfall patterns, which in turn can impact weather all over the world.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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The renovation addressed agronomic issues caused by 78 inches of average rainfall per year, and included a comprehensive renovation to every bunker, drainage upgrades, and cart-path improvements throughout the property, and an aggressive aeration of the Seashore paspalum turf.Scott Kramer, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Since the property changed hands, its sole restaurant, 18 Restaurant & Bar, has become more markedly gourmet with fare like scallops dusted with seaweed crumbs, smoked trout under cucumber and vermouth relish, and venison enlivened by juniper jus and pickled berries.Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
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Dust pieces before storage: A light dusting with a soft cloth (such as a jewelry polishing cloth) is usually all that’s needed before organizing breakables to store until next Christmas.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or cinnamon stick.Emily Price, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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For an extra festive look, roll the cookies in red, green, and white nonpareil sprinkles instead of sugar, or use holiday kiss candies in the center instead of regular.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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Smith allegedly sprayed the pesticide across food items, including fresh fruit and vegetables and rotisserie chickens, all of which were available to purchase.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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He was brought back when his girlfriend sprayed naloxone up his nose.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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What People Are Saying NWS Weather Prediction Center meteorologist Rich Otto told Newsweek that winter weather associated with the atmospheric river, including rain and snow, will impact California through Sunday, bringing as much as 12 inches of additional precipitation.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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The updating radar map above shows current areas of precipitation in green, with greater intensities indicated by yellow and orange.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Reporters peppered Biden with questions during meetings with Angolan leaders about the pardon, but the president did not respond to the matter.Brett Samuels, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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Eagleton peppers his vague promises of better living through technology with references to Jeffrey Epstein, 5G, Anthony Fauci, and scores of other catchall male grievances and desires.Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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In fact, the mist is composed of just two ingredients: thermal spring water and nitrogen.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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Rael Oil Control Mist Like a green juice for your face, this mist delivers an instant boost of essential hydration for all day comfort, unlike conventional sprays that can leave your skin tightened and dried out.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The hospital had been left ravaged and strewn with debris.Pierre Luxama, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Jewelry stores, restaurants, chic swimwear outlets — many have been reduced to rubble, the torsos of shop mannequins strewed amid the rubble.Euan Ward, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drizzle. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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