as in sprinkling
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
the baker freckled the frosting with flakes of coconut
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Clean the oven racks separately by spraying them with white vinegar and sprinkling them with baking soda.
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During Tuesday’s practice, which was the first of three on-field sessions this week, the Dolphins opened up the play-action game during the first 11-on-11 period by sprinkling in some running plays.
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With mannequins dotting the courtyard, the Italian brand made a statement.
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To achieve crisp dots and clean linework at home, Slynko recommends using a dotting tool and a thin detail brush, or reaching for a stamping plate.
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Sealing the grout keeps foods from staining it.
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Natural stone can be more involved; it should be sealed before grouting and can require upkeep to protect against staining.
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On Wednesday, officers arrested the suspect after spotting him in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood, according to the police statement.
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The lower the number, the brighter the object, with the human eye capable of spotting targets down to a magnitude of +6 from a dark sky location.
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“Freckling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freckling. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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