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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
Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
The summer menu also includes a new Horchata Frappuccino and the return of the Unicorn Cake Pop, which includes vanilla cake mixed with confetti sprinkles and dipped in white chocolate icing.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
There are plenty of funny moments sprinkled throughout the drama.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 12 June 2026
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Noun
Hardee’s has an iced Star-Spangled Biscuit with red and blue sprinkles.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
The summer menu also includes a new Horchata Frappuccino and the return of the Unicorn Cake Pop, which includes vanilla cake mixed with confetti sprinkles and dipped in white chocolate icing.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Verb
If using, sprinkle with fresh thyme.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
There are plenty of funny moments sprinkled throughout the drama.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
Noun
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Some storms could produce gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Any places where such intense rainfall persists for several hours could have widespread flooding impacts.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Noun
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An individual holds a handful of hail pellets in Waite Park, Minnesota, after storms rolled through on June 19, 2026.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The following are a handful of the most interesting and eye-opening revelations contained in the 2026 Emmys ballots.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
Verb
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If that happens, remove the safety clip, hold the can with both hands, and prepare to spray when the bear is roughly 30 to 40 feet away.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Aerial footage showed firefighters spraying water on several buildings that were on fire.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Security cameras dotted the property, and a guard called out to visitors who strayed too close.—
Leah Willingham,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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The landscape is dotted with lighthouses, and climbing one feels like a rite of passage.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
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That hot spell ended because of a low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska that brought back a marine layer so thick that the weather service said morning drizzle in far inland places Thursday and Friday.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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For the couple, Fan Fest provided the perfect competitive backdrop.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Also on Monday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani seemed to confirm that at least part of the couple’s wedding festivities will take place in New York over Fourth of July weekend.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Turner and his 11-year-old son Brooks would go out and pepper Caskey with shot after shot.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Most of the match was played in Saudi Arabia’s half of the field during the second half, as the Uruguayan attackers peppered Saudi Arabia’s defense with shots.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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No public executions stained the squares.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
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In another video published by B’Tselem capturing the moments after the incident, Sam’s father can be seen standing by the car, cradling his baby, whose bright yellow clothing can be seen stained with blood.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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