SPRINKLE Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of sprinkle

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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sprinkle

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verb

ˈspriŋ-kəl

as in to spray

to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on sprinkle the newly seeded lawn with water

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as in to dot

to mark with small spots especially unevenly sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut

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Recent Examples of sprinkle

Noun

Then, assign any preschool helpers to decorate the cookies with sprinkles and chocolate chips before baking. — Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 30 Oct. 2026 Saffron is an expensive spice, and a little sprinkle packs big flavor. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2026

Verb

Press the dough into an approximately 14 by 4-inch rectangular tart pan with a removable bottom and sprinkle with the sparkling sugar. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 Chandeliers hang above the water, while multiple seating and dining areas are sprinkled about the marble-floored space. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sprinkle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle

Noun

Florida officials were forced to find alternative polling stations after heavy rainfall triggered dangerous flash flooding along the midsection of Florida.

— TIME Staff, Time, 3 Nov. 2026
Record rainfall was also reported in usually dry Arizona, causing deadly flooding and power outages.

— Adela Suliman, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of rainfall

Noun

Just a handful of Senate races had not yet been called by The Associated Press as of Wednesday afternoon.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
In his latest trade board, The Athletic’s Chris Johnston has listed a handful of forwards who could be of interest.

— Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of handful

Verb

In Indiana, Meta relies on dry cooling and keeps power consumption down in hotter months by spraying a mist to cool the air instead of relying solely on refrigeration units.

— Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Activist Sisi Rose said two protesters were sprayed directly and two others were affected.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of spray

Noun

Advertisement Article continues below this ad There’s a 20% to 30% chance of rain, with some locations picking up more than just a few sprinkles or drizzle.

— Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 31 Oct. 2026
Showers or drizzle are still possible Saturday, which is Halloween.

— Chris Shaffer, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of drizzle

Noun

While Kimberly held separate contracts to coach school administrators, the couple’s latest account confirms SYDKIMYL was simultaneously receiving CMS funding specifically for Raki’s services.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
Bregman overcame a tough start to the season with shaky defense the first couple of weeks.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of couple

Verb

For at least a month, the president has been peppering both executive actions and promises of cash payouts into his midterm campaign schedule and social media posts.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
The Glee reboot should pepper the series with some fun cameos from beloved characters, many of whom got cast in the later shakier seasons, as well as some of the most fun guest stars.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of pepper

Verb

Donning a pink skirt suit and matching pillbox hat stained with fake blood, Fox stepped out as the former First Lady during an event for Urban Decay.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2026
The sculptures were frequently stained with graphite or chalk dust, whose force of presence was comparable to that of cliff or cave, capable of stunning the viewer into silence.

— News Desk, Artforum, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of stain

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