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adjective

Definition of drizzlingnext
as in drizzly

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drizzling

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verb

present participle of drizzle
as in dusting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzling
  1. drizzly
  2. drippy
  3. misty
  4. rainy
Adjective
  • Tuesday is expected to be a drizzly day in metro Detroit but temperatures will remain fairly similar in the 50s until Thursday.
    Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 18 Nov. 2024
  • But the fact is Brissett didn’t light it up (3-for-7 for 17 yards spread out over three series) in the Patriots’ 14-13 loss to the Eagles on a drizzly night at Gillette Stadium.
    Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Definition of drizzly
Adjective
  • Then there’s people who can do drippy music but don’t have any bars.
    Maurice Garland, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Sans trays or drippy solutions, these strips are compact for travel and mess-free.
    Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of drippy
Adjective
  • Travelers who want to immerse themselves in the stunning jungles and misty highlands of this enigmatic part of Mexico will love exploring Chiapas.
    Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The sound of the vast rotors rippled through the air tossing up the lagoon’s waters in a misty haze.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of misty
Adjective
  • His final attempt at delivering fourth-quarter magic fell short, though, as Riq Woolen picked off a 50-50 ball to secure a season-saving victory by a final score of 6-3 Thursday night at rainy Soldier Field.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Climate change projections suggest Southern California’s wet season will narrow, and its rainy season will arrive later.
    Kylie Mohr, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of rainy
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