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verb

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Recent Examples of sprinkle
Noun
As Ever’s first batch of products, which included teas, honey, jams, rosé wine, and even flower sprinkles, meanwhile, sold out in minutes. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025 The butter buns typically feature a touch of cardamom with a sprinkle of sugar on top. AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Quarter mushrooms; put them on a tray, sprinkle them with vegetable oil and roast at 400 degrees for 8 minutes per side. Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025 The melts are then loaded with toppings and cheese, folded, baked and then sprinkled with a blend of Parmesan cheese and oregano. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sprinkle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
Noun
  • During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Be mindful of weather patterns and plan to water containers every other day or so, depending on rainfall and temperatures.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But only a handful of his nominees have been confirmed by the Senate because of resistance from Democrats.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
  • This new ambassadorship will see Doja Cat, born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, star in a series of global campaigns for the brand, featuring a handful of bestselling products.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Leaving the liner hanging on the shower rod and curtain rings, spray the solution generously all over the shower curtain liner.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Villareal personally sprayed 158 helmets, sometimes spending upward of 15 hours a day working to get the BSU gear ready on time.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While there is no ocean view, the rolling hills dotted with flora are beautiful.
    Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Along Spain’s northern coast lies a path dotted with small villages and undisturbed landscapes.
    Hayley Domin, AFAR Media, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Slash’s Hat Cake is a vanilla sponge cake with tropical habanero inside, a honey drizzle and black velvet spray frosting that won’t turn your mouth or lips black.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The dessert appeared to feature layers of cream and strawberry and banana slices, topped with a scoop of ice cream and chocolate drizzle.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The couple shared two children, a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son, according to posts on social media.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Earlier in the week, the couple attended the fourth annual Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner—the most talked about NYFW benefit.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As Emmy celebrations peppered the town on Saturday night, a starkly differently occasion left attendees shaken, tearful and reminded of the immersive power of cinema.
    Stacey Wilson Hunt, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Wood filler is the best choice for repairing large, deep gouges, but usually requires staining.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Inside the retro-futuristic Discoveryland area of Disneyland Paris, a full-size Star Wars X-Wing fighter sits on a silver and blue platform which looks like it has been weathered and stained from battles.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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