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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
Steven Sosna, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Throughout the film, the conversation (and there’s plenty of it) serves either to nail down plot points and character traits—or, as in a few Jewish riffs, as ornamental as sprinkles, to suggest substance that’s never developed.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The Greens have embraced a radical mix of leftist politics and pro-Palestinian activism — sprinkled with just a dash of their titular environmentalism.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
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Noun
There is the slight chance of a sprinkle or light shower well north & west of Baltimore City, closer toward the PA/MD border.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Throughout the film, the conversation (and there’s plenty of it) serves either to nail down plot points and character traits—or, as in a few Jewish riffs, as ornamental as sprinkles, to suggest substance that’s never developed.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Add the onion and sprinkle it with about half of the salt.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The Greens have embraced a radical mix of leftist politics and pro-Palestinian activism — sprinkled with just a dash of their titular environmentalism.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
Noun
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Severe winds are possible, and storms will be slow-moving with high rainfall rates, raising the risk of urban flooding.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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While Jaquez did not provide the eye-popping scoring of some of her teammates, the wing brought a cool effectiveness to the defensive side of the ball while tallying a pair of assists and a handful of deflections.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Submitting requests to a handful of data broker sites only limits exposure temporarily, and those same sites can relist your details as public records refresh.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Video obtained by The Associated Press showed passengers on the tarmac donning similar suits and being sprayed down with disinfectant.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2026
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Maybe only spray around the perimeter of your house for ant problems.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Shop and eat your way along Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach, the 50-block Victorian seaport village dotted with local eateries and eclectic shops.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Six permanent outdoor works are dotted around the property, including a large rocket by Polish artist Goshka Macuga and a shocking pink tree, commissioned specifically for the island, by Pamela Rosenkranz.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Elevate Cucumber Tomato Salad with a drizzle of this vinaigrette.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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The addition of the granola, coconut shavings and honey drizzle is what truly takes this to the next level.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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There are baking projects like homemade bagels, riffs on fast-food favorites, and a couple of drinks to round things out.—
Hannah Lee Leidy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 May 2026
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Even if his hair were jet-black, the last couple of weeks would be capable of turning anyone’s hair gray.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The charm offensive was benefited Rubio peppering in a number of jokes during his hourlong appearance.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 May 2026
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Anything other than sitting in front of a camera and getting peppered by angry Wildcats fans drunk on bourbon and filled with disappointment.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Leave enough room to mow around the tree, cut it back each season, and make any repairs to your fence, such as staining or board replacement.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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In some stretches, the water is stained with chemical residue.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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