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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Torrential rainfall — which followed potent tornadoes earlier last week — has fueled flooding that has ravaged states in the central and southern U.S., shredding roofs, flattening homes and businesses, sending structures floating down rivers and leaving thousands without power.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025 -
In addition to strong winds, hail and tornadoes, the severe weather system dropped potentially record rainfall in areas unaccustomed to flooding.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In its ensuing investigation, detectives learned the five dogs were allegedly in the care of Martin Martinez, 60, and had escaped from a nearby property and attacked Renguul, the PCSD reports.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The most prepared billionaires have multiple passports, physical gold reserves in Swiss vaults, and escape routes that don’t rely on digital transactions.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ouai may be known for its effective hair care and tropical body mists, but the brand’s affordable fragrances deserve all the attention.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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The nasal mist delivers a drug and steroid-free instant congestion relief.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 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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There is a 60% chance of precipitation to start the workweek Monday with cooler temperatures and a high of 58 and a low of 37.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2025
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Winter precipitation — which includes rain and hail — was 8.85 inches from December through Feb. 28, compared to the normal of 10.49 inches.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fresh raspberries add a juicy burst, granola brings the crunch, and a drizzle of honey ties it all together.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Remove the hot chocolate from the heat, and add a drizzle of your favorite sweetener, such as maple syrup or honey.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
24 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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Ringo decamped to Sardinia, and somehow the press didn’t hear about it.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
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Guetta decamped from Wynn Nightlife last year after over a decade at XS and Encore Beach Club, sparking an era of shifts in residences up and down the Strip.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Billboard,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Mizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mizzle. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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