Thesaurus results for DAPPLING

dappling

verb

Definition of dappling next

present participle of dapple

as in sprinkling

to mark with small spots especially unevenly sunlight dappled the canopy of vines over our heads

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Recent Examples of dappling The ballpark’s roof was open, the sun still dappling the downtown Miami skyline beyond left field at the start -- a beautiful tableau. —

Greg Cote updated March 27, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026 In my mind, that always meant at least a plane ride's worth of travel—me in safari gear, sunlight dappling through the canopy, and swinging vines overhead. —

Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026

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My grandmother just kept sprinkling water and stirring until all the flour gathered into loose clumps, no longer powdery but not yet sticky.

— The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The younger two brothers float paper boats in the kitchen sink and Jeremy plays along, sprinkling flour on their heads—but making the kitchen a total mess.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026