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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
Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
This recipe keeps things simple with just a touch of lemon zest and a sprinkle of sparkling sugar to dress up the dessert.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
It can be sprinkled on foods for a unique flavor or added to sauces.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
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Noun
The Bigg Chill posted a video from inside the function, showing Sweeney, 28, biting into a fro-yo sandwich decked out in blue sprinkles in honor of the launch of her Comfy collection.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
This recipe keeps things simple with just a touch of lemon zest and a sprinkle of sparkling sugar to dress up the dessert.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Verb
However, several primitive campsites, boat ramps, and fishing piers sprinkled across the area give plenty of access to enjoy the lake at your leisure.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
It can be sprinkled on foods for a unique flavor or added to sauces.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
Noun
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Cristina was forecast to bring rainfall of 4 to 8 inches, with maximum totals of about 12 inches (30 centimeters), across coastal Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala through Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Combined with this spring’s heavy rainfall, lone star ticks and others thrive.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Noun
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When a handful of specialist firms supply the readings that governments and agencies lean on, a quiet concentration of judgement builds up in places few people think to look.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The singer returned to the stage for a handful of concerts in 2025, marking her first time performing publicly since 2010.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Turndown service includes spraying one of four Cire Trudon scents, which guests pick on check-in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Then sanding, priming, spraying back at my own shop to create numerous avatars of her including a male trixter hero version named the ‘Frozen Charlatan’ who is the chrome metallic alter ego.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Few sites, however, became such frequent battlegrounds as the parking lots of Home Depots, where day laborers congregate, or were hit as persistently and severely as the open air car washes that dot sunny Southern California.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Lighthouses Ten lighthouses, some still in service (and one in ruins), dot the Apostle Islands.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 June 2026
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The buttery richness of the amberjack completely melts into a bright, tangy yuzu-ponzu drizzle, while a topping of yuzu pepper adds a fresh, zesty kick of heat.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Pulling up to the hotel, even in a constant drizzle synonymous with winter in Paris, I was captivated by its timeless charm and instantly felt its luxurious embrace as my carry-on was whisked inside.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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The shop sources its ice cream from Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream in Madison, Wisconsin, and sits across the street from the couple’s home and gift store, Strapping.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Bagley said the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives would help investigate the cause of the blaze, but authorities would probably not be able to get into the warehouse for at least a couple of more days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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In the days and weeks that followed, city and police officials continued to pepper the bureau about speeding up the approval process.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The meeting went off the rails when Pelley, a 50-year veteran journalist, began peppering Bilton with questions and accused Weiss of destroying the show’s sterling reputation.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Eating their finger-staining orange snacks.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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How To Remove Stains From Marble Most marble countertops are sealed upon installation to help slow the absorption of liquids that can lead to staining.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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