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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
Michael Autovino, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
At most, North Texans should witness light sprinkles.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Using mini-surveys sprinkled throughout the day, my lab found that college students reported having thoughts like this about 50% of the time.
—Laura E. Knouse, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Clouds will increase through the afternoon, and while most spots stay dry, there's a 10–20% chance for a few light sprinkles or brief showers along the front and behind it.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
At most, North Texans should witness light sprinkles.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
The property was a dream event space, featuring multiple garden areas suitable for the ceremony and meals, and statues and busts sprinkled throughout.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Using mini-surveys sprinkled throughout the day, my lab found that college students reported having thoughts like this about 50% of the time.
—Laura E. Knouse, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
Noun
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Each building becomes part of the city’s rainfall-capture network.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Severe weather is unlikely, but flooding might be possible as rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are possible.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The opening 45-minute outburst was the third time in MLS that LAFC (5-0-1, 16 points) scored a handful of goals in a half.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Democrat and his wife, Patricia Villaraigosa, paid taxes in a handful of states, including Arizona, Maryland, New Mexico and Virginia.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Still, slather or spray yourself with plenty of repellent (there’s a natural one provided in your room) and make sure to close the mosquito nets around your bed at night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Turn the hose on and spray down the spout.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The main lobby is dotted with glass orb lights hanging from the ceiling and cushy lounge chairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Secret churches, perilous conversions During the Palm Sunday service, the in-person audience at the nondenominational church was much smaller than on a typical Sunday, with only about a half-dozen members dotting the rows of blue chairs in front of the stage.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Low clouds and a steady drizzle gave fielders trouble with flyballs, leading to a third-inning Royals run when India's two-out infield popup fell untouched, scoring Vinnie Pasquantino from second.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Sweet Heat Pepperoni Pizookie is made with a Chocolate Chunk Pizookie base, two scoops of vanilla bean ice cream, pepperoni, and a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The season starts with 16 single contestants, and the last couple standing not only leaves the boat with a new boo, but gets a $100,000 trip around the world.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Those who knew the couple told the Herald there were no glaring red flags.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump himself made a brief but historic appearance in the Supreme Court chamber Wednesday to listen to the court, including a six-justice conservative majority and three of his own appointees, pepper an administration lawyer with tough questions about his effort to end birthright citizenship.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Van Auken, entering a building on Linden Boulevard, peppered the team leaders with practical questions.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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The most popular American sport, long recession-proof, forever immune to greed’s side effects, is prepared to stain its legacy.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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The fossils become smooth, rounded and mineral-stained from their time underwater, a process that also complicates efforts to date them precisely.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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