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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
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
According to the caption, the ice cream bar with sprinkles can be found at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies, Ice Cold Hydraulics and Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice Cream.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Nestle chicken in empty center of baking sheet and sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Nelson uses hers for cookie cutter collections, sprinkles, spices, and other necessary baking ingredients.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
According to the caption, the ice cream bar with sprinkles can be found at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies, Ice Cold Hydraulics and Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice Cream.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Since launching her eponymous label in 2017, Mardahl has scooped up a global fan base delighted to sprinkle their homes with wavy dishes and sculptural cups, each fashioned in its own unique, sometimes unpredictable shape.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Nestle chicken in empty center of baking sheet and sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
Noun
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Mosquitoes are most active at dusk or dawn, especially after rainfall or in humid weather.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While Jets fans anxiously await those results, notable sports medicine physician and Injury Expertz CEO Jesse Morse believes the team could be looking at the prospect of being without their star wideout for a handful of games.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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To mark what would have been John Lennon’s 85th birthday, Propstore is auctioning off a handful of rare artifacts with ties to the late, great Liverpudlian musician.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Choose one time to spray and stick to it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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For muscle cramps, spray on the affected area as needed.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This victory was all the more satisfying since the Aggies have run out of ice packs and crutches for the wounded who dot the roster.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The remaining three dotted the area under a dish rack.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It’s topped with tender diced apples, a drizzle of buttery caramel sauce and a streusel crumble that delivers all the comfort of homemade apple pie.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Top each bowl of soup with chives and a drizzle of heavy cream, in addition to bacon and cheese.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Either way, the couple is ready to wave goodbye to this chapter of their lives.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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Over the past couple of years, Timbaland has positioned himself as one of the few contemporary pop figures willing to fully embrace the use of artificial intelligence in music.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The streets are brimming with culture, as homes and buildings peppered throughout the town are adorned with beautiful, colorful murals featuring Black men and women.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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But in many smaller ways, Harris peppers her narrative with places where the Biden White House undercut her or failed to support her.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wood floors that have been stained in interesting patterns create a sense of architecture and rhythm, bridge traditional elements with modern ones, and can even help a space feel larger.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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Sealing your grout is a great way to prevent further staining and using a steam cleaner can help to lift the stains.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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