mizzle 1 of 2

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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mizzle

2 of 2

verb

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mizzle
Noun
  • An additional 2 to 4 inches of rainfall are expected into Thursday morning across parts of western Cuba, amounting to 12 inches of total accumulations from the storm.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • For every centimeter of rainfall, same-day voter turnout can decrease by as much as 0.95 points, according to research from a 2023 analysis of voter turnout and rain.
    Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • An 11-year-old sister who was shot but survived by playing dead managed to escape the home through a window and went to a neighbor’s home, a King County sheriff’s detective wrote in an affidavit.
    Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The organizations work together to provide resources and support to help domestic violence shelters become pet friendly so survivors and their animals can escape and begin their healing journey together.
    Bruna Nessif, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Notable features include an adjustable/rotating nozzle, high and low mist modes, and a mood light.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Winter brings mist that blankets the ground, giving the landscape a hushed tranquility, while spring and summer deliver fields of wildflowers and the soothing buzz of bees.
    Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • The Northeast, in particular, saw scant precipitation.
    Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Phoenix’s average annual precipitation is around 7 inches, while Hsinchu City, Taiwan, where most of TSMC’s fabs are located, receives an annual average of 64 inches.
    Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Serve garnished with a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of herbs, if desired.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Sprinkle the dates with flaky salt, chocolate chips, a drizzle of honey, or any other sweet topping you desire.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Now and its predecessor, June’s Never Better, were recorded during the same sessions late last year, when the band decamped to a secluded ranch in California.
    Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
  • For generations, Mexican immigrants have landed in this area before decamping to Los Angeles.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024

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“Mizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mizzle. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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