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as in rainfall
a light or fine rain
decided it was not worth carrying an umbrella for just a sprinkle
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as in handful
a small number
received only a sprinkle of suggestions for the name of the school mascot
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Recent Examples of sprinkle
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
The last two weeks have been a different story, with the offense to blame in Cleveland and the defense to blame in Dallas, plus a sprinkle of special teams blame in both games.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Other private jokes were sprinkled throughout the house.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The sprinkle of micro cilantro gives it a fresh little kick at the end.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
The last two weeks have been a different story, with the offense to blame in Cleveland and the defense to blame in Dallas, plus a sprinkle of special teams blame in both games.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Fendi was a collection filled with joy and optimism — bright colors and playful embellishments were sprinkled throughout the runway without losing their meticulous attention to detail and iconic craftsmanship.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Other private jokes were sprinkled throughout the house.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
Noun
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Mulch plant roots to retain soil moisture between irrigation or rainfall events.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The interaction between the two storms should prevent Imelda from making landfall or stalling near the coast, which could have led to days of torrential rainfall and widespread flooding.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During Texas’ regular legislative session earlier this year, investments were made across a handful of programs that focus on or impact youth mental health, according to child advocacy nonprofit Texans Care for Children.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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The parachutist, observing broad patterns and movements across vast stretches of space and time, might glance at Gardner’s photo and see a handful of white men deep in Indian Country.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Footage obtained by Fox News and photos by the Associated Press show two protesters, including a woman standing directly in front of a federal agent, being sprayed with what appeared to be mace outside the Portland ICE building.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Bond has helped them with yard work, trimming bushes and spraying for insects.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Over the past year, a lot has happened in the form of recovery for these towns dotting the mountains of Western North Carolina.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Beneath a pink bow laden with rhinestones, colorful floral paper was dotted with rhinestones laid in heart and star shapes.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Evenly drizzle butter to avoid dry spots.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Blend the yolks with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy, and Dijon mustard for a creamy drizzle that's great on salads, sandwiches, and more.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Spirit Halloween's fantastic costume sets can work for couples or groups of up to four.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The mistake tortures them, which prompts the couple to try and solve the mystery by producing a fake play in an attempt to get their ex-neighbor Mary (Chloe Cherry) to audition.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, stir together Parmesan cheese, almonds, thyme, and pepper in a small bowl.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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To make things harder, the team peppered every work cell with random obstacles the robots had to avoid.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Skipping regular washes—Letting white towels sit too long between washes gives body oils, makeup, and mildew more time to settle into the fibers and stain them permanently.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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For years, the fashion industry’s color palette has come at a steep price—plastic-heavy pigments, toxic dyes and dirty processes that stain more than fabric.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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