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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
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Wind whipped through the island, carrying some sprinkles of rain with it.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Graham Scott, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Keep pumpkin seeds on hand to sprinkle over salads.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 22 May 2026
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Noun
Top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and bake until the edges of the pasta are crisped, the cheese is melted and everything is warmed through.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Wind whipped through the island, carrying some sprinkles of rain with it.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Verb
Just like any other, the season has been sprinkled with shockers on the field and howlers in the VAR chair, but most of the confected rage is driven by still frames and slow-motion clips of decisions that could have gone either way or were definitively correct.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Keep pumpkin seeds on hand to sprinkle over salads.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
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In 2023, Western African cocoa-producing giants like Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon saw very high levels of rainfall and flooding.—
Indrabati Lahiri,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2026
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Right now the Red Sox only have a handful of guys who look likely to make an impact in the majors, and the more big bats the club has coming up, the better.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Of course, there are many examples of teams not touching the Cup and losing or grabbing a big handful of a conference trophy and winning it.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Officials had announced Monday morning that the risk of a BLEVE, or boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion, had been eliminated after crews sprayed more than 9 million gallons of water onto the tank.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Fire officials said Tuesday morning the temperature of the overheated tank with 7,000 gallons of volatile, flammable methyl methacrylate remained stable overnight at 92 degrees as firefighters removed a ground hose that had been spraying water over the tank since Friday.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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Sparse trees dot the view, and black volcanic soil is broken only by sudden bursts of bright green pushing through the ash.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Inside a charred book, pages dotted in soot stains tell the story of how San Francisco rose to the epicenter of a gold rush.—
Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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This roll-top’s weatherproof shell protects layers, snacks, and electronics from drizzle, dust, and gusts, while the expandable top allows extra space for a camera or fleece.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Pizza is already savory, so balance out all that salt with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or spoonfuls of fig jam.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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The couple hard-launched their relationship in 2019 with their first red carpet appearance at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in LA.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Wyatt and Valdez, who live nearby, said that Baker was a neighbor of theirs for roughly six months a couple of years ago.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Hezbollah upped its campaign as well, peppering Israeli troops in southern Lebanon and areas of northern Israel with drones and rocket attacks, according to statements from the group.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Two years ago, Guardiola sent Kyle Walker to invite Warnock up to his office after the long-serving manager had been working on a television broadcast, and started peppering him with questions.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Not every paramilitary fighter is stained by the corruption of the Shia elite or implicated in spilling innocent blood in recent years.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Dressing up for warmer weather can be a challenge since plush fabrics like silk can easily stain and aren’t as breathable.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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