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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
Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 May 2025
Top off with new a sprinkle of worm castings and some organic, granular all-purpose fertilizer.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
Head to nearby Portland to experience these peppers in a more traditional way, sprinkled over one of the USA’s 50 Top Pizzas at Ken’s Artisan.
—Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Noun
The satisfyingly savory dessert emerges in a retro glass with contrasting layers of coconut-pandan ice cream, neon green pandan jelly noodles, clusters of sweet red beans, dark and rich gula melaka syrup, and a sprinkle of puffed rice.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 May 2025
Top off with new a sprinkle of worm castings and some organic, granular all-purpose fertilizer.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Verb
Allow cookies to cool completely before sprinkling powdered sugar on the walnut cookies.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
Head to nearby Portland to experience these peppers in a more traditional way, sprinkled over one of the USA’s 50 Top Pizzas at Ken’s Artisan.
—Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
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There’s a 60% chance for precipitation across the region with some slow-moving storms capable of winds up to 50 mph, lightning strikes and some flooding from heavy rainfall that could drop 1-3 inches.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said rainfall in these regions increased by 300% compared to conditions before the arrival of the tropical wave.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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There are a handful of factors to consider when planning for your farm stand inventory.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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According to the study, of these children a few died of respiratory issues, a few of fever, a handful of diarrhea.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Videos appears to show an agent taking out a red bottle and spraying it at Hipolito within inches of his eyes, and Hipolito swiping back.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Make sure to check spray arms and filters regularly for clogs and mineral deposits.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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Nearby nature reserves offer hiking and wildlife watching, and over 50 golf courses dot the region, including some of the oldest courses in the world.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Airboat tour attractions and gift shops dot the highway.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Add a chocolate drizzle, crunchy pecans, or even toasted coconut.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Vanilla Cookies & Kreme Liberty Crunch Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with vanilla cookies & Kreme filling, dipped in white icing and topped with vanilla cookies, patriotic sprinkles and white icing drizzle.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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According to People, the couple hosted a welcome party for their guests in a closed cloister adjacent to the Madonna dell'Orto church Thursday night.—
Janelle Ash , Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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But a Russian drone attack on the city of Odesa hit a high-rise building, killing a married couple and injuring at least 14 other people, according to local authorities.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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The rest of the cast creates a convincing family, given and found, around our hero, and there are details aplenty that help the show stick: Jokes are peppered in consistently enough to recognize each character as much more than a vehicle for exposition.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 June 2025
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The judge peppered Reuveni with questions: How was Abrego Garcia seized?—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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But with Victoria’s Secret, Super inherited a beleaguered brand stained by upheaval and scandal.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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Authorities believed the killer or killers caused the catastrophic head injuries by swinging a frozen tree limb that was found nearby and stained with blood.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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