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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, 25 Feb. 2026
There are light sprinkles of magical realism in this book.
—CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, then sprinkle with the scallion whites and 1 teaspoon salt.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Sliced green olives add a complementary brininess, and a sprinkle of parsley finishes the dish with grassy freshness.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
There are light sprinkles of magical realism in this book.
—CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Shake out smaller rugs, and for larger ones, use a carpet cleaner or sprinkle baking soda before vacuuming to absorb odors.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, then sprinkle with the scallion whites and 1 teaspoon salt.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
Noun
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This weakening warms the usually cooler central and eastern sides of the ocean, altering rainfall over the equatorial Pacific and wind patterns around the world.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Regardless, beneficial rainfall is expected, especially near and north of Austin.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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What would the men who spent the night not five miles from here, a hundred and eleven years ago, have given for a handful of these berries?—
Cree LeFavour,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lang and a handful of associates then carried the roasted pig, wrapped in tin foil, down York Ave.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To function safely in high-temperature conditions, the robot’s body includes a self-spraying water-cooling system and a specialized insulation structure.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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The best time to spray is in the morning or late afternoon when the weather is calm.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trunks, roots, and branches dot the sand, creating an ethereal landscape that begs for its photo to be taken.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Accessories, again, were pared back—silvery dotted Manolo Blahnik pumps (again sourced by Lili Aghaei of The Vintage Marché), and long drop diamond earrings by Chopard.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2026
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Top Italian soups with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, a dollop of pesto, and shavings of Parmesan.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Not a light drizzle, but a downpour.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The couple are interested in partnering with a philanthropic organization to help digitize the newspaper’s archives, which stretch back to 1928 — when the eight-page weekly tabloid, known then as the Palisadian, sold for just five cents a pop.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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After losing their home in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, the couple, then 38, relocated to Boston with their children Marcelle and Hylton, seeking better economic and educational prospects.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, the New Mexico jury watched a video in which prosecutors peppered Instagram head Adam Mosseri with questions about Meta's approach to safety, corporate profits and social media features.—
MORGAN LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, the New Mexico jury watched a video in which prosecutors peppered Instagram head Adam Mosseri with questions about Meta’s approach to safety, corporate profits and social media features.—
Morgan Lee,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Under the late afternoon clouds, the water appears murky, too dark to hold a reflection of the soot- and algae-stained warehouses on the pier.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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This rust can stain your shower or sink and add a distinctly metallic taste to your water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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