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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
Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
On June 20, As Ever restocked its original lineup — including herbal teas, crepe baking mix, shortbread cookie mix, and flower sprinkles — while introducing two new additions: apricot spread and orange blossom honey.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 July 2025
Jim Vertuno, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Remove from oven and sprinkle with any remaining cinnamon sugar.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 5 July 2025
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Noun
To celebrate the Fourth, the coffee and doughnut chain also launched a new Stars, Stripes & Sweetness Collection featuring three limited-time doughnuts:
Freedom Ring doughnut: Glazed doughnut dipped in white icing, blue sprinkles and white stars.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
On June 20, As Ever restocked its original lineup — including herbal teas, crepe baking mix, shortbread cookie mix, and flower sprinkles — while introducing two new additions: apricot spread and orange blossom honey.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
Piles of twisted trees sprinkled with mattresses, refrigerators and coolers now litter the riverbanks.
—Jim Vertuno, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Remove from oven and sprinkle with any remaining cinnamon sugar.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
Noun
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Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said rainfall in these regions increased by 300% compared to conditions before the arrival of the tropical wave.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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There’s a 60% chance for precipitation across the region with some slow-moving storms capable of winds up to 50 mph, lightning strikes and some flooding from heavy rainfall that could drop 1-3 inches.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
Noun
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At the same time Tracks II dropped, the rocker also shared Lost and Found: Selections from the Lost Albums, a one-disc offering featuring just a handful of Springsteen’s new cuts at a budget price.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Snack smart: Choose snack foods that are good sources of proteins, such as a handful of nuts, seeds, or edamame.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Equipped with 26 powerful spray jets,12internal directional sprays, and 10 external swirling jets, this automatic baby bottle cleaner ensures no residue or buildup remains, even in hard-to-reach spots.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Vector control officials in the Sacramento region are spraying insecticide to limit the spread of West Nile.—
Ethan Wolin
July 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The quaint town is still dotted with old ceramic workshops, and some showrooms and museums like the and home to the Musée Magnelli, Musée de la Céramique, housed in a 16th-century château.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Yachts dot the harbor of Positano, and the beach clubs are bouncing.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Add a chocolate drizzle, crunchy pecans, or even toasted coconut.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Vanilla Cookies & Kreme Liberty Crunch Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with vanilla cookies & Kreme filling, dipped in white icing and topped with vanilla cookies, patriotic sprinkles and white icing drizzle.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Typically, the ring bearer is a young boy or girl and is either the couple’s own child, a relative, or a close family friend.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Anthony and her apparent date’s body language left TMZ’s witness with the impression Wednesday night’s outing wasn’t the couple’s first.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Amazing parks pepper the entire country, but set your sights on the west coast and Manuel Antonio National Park, with its lovely beaches, or northwest of San José for Arenal Volcano National Park, where visitors can take in the park’s namesake dormant volcano and natural hot springs.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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In a format reminiscent of the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuits, text messages — some more suggestive than others — pepper the 46-page filing from L.A. attorney Jonathan J. Delshad.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Police found items stained by blood in garbage bags in the living room closet.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
9 July 2025
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Achiote stains the fish, which has also absorbed the aromatics of lemongrass, ginger and sharply citrusy calamansi juice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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