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to mark with small spots especially unevenly
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Recent Examples of sprinkled
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Roasted pumpkin seeds and diced jalapenos sprinkled on top add heat and crunch.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The new dish features shrimp in a tomato cream sauce sprinkled with a garlic-herb crumble.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Best Rattan Hamper Baskets holding quilts, throw pillows, and smaller household items are sprinkled throughout Shea McGee’s home tour.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
After Knicks head athletic trainer Anthony Goenaga took a look at his hand, Clarkson sprinkled an imaginary substance onto his wrist.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Wild cucumber would be pulverized by indigenous tribes with the powder sprinkled over or sunk into slow-moving water where fish would ingest it, die, and float to the surface.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and John Kerry are other beneficiaries of the $84 million that the Mandels have sprinkled to Democratic campaigns over time, according to Federal Election Commission records.
—Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
City of Careless Angels is uneven, sprinkled with boilerplate indie signifiers and sometimes juvenile fixations on heartbreak.
—Donald Morrison, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Diamonds are sprinkled only along the tips of the beans and on the dial and bezel.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Roasted pumpkin seeds and diced jalapenos sprinkled on top add heat and crunch.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The new dish features shrimp in a tomato cream sauce sprinkled with a garlic-herb crumble.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Best Rattan Hamper Baskets holding quilts, throw pillows, and smaller household items are sprinkled throughout Shea McGee’s home tour.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
After Knicks head athletic trainer Anthony Goenaga took a look at his hand, Clarkson sprinkled an imaginary substance onto his wrist.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Wild cucumber would be pulverized by indigenous tribes with the powder sprinkled over or sunk into slow-moving water where fish would ingest it, die, and float to the surface.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and John Kerry are other beneficiaries of the $84 million that the Mandels have sprinkled to Democratic campaigns over time, according to Federal Election Commission records.
—Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
City of Careless Angels is uneven, sprinkled with boilerplate indie signifiers and sometimes juvenile fixations on heartbreak.
—Donald Morrison, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkled
Adjective
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Similar to the actress’s blouse, this Amazon find has billowy long sleeves, a playful dotted print, and a tie neckline that adds extra fashion flair when poking out from under spring jackets and blazers.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Cane-Like Begonias Cane-like begonias, known as angel wings, are known for their glossy, dotted, or hairy foliage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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The leak required a large-scale decontamination operation in which people had to remove their clothes and be sprayed down, authorities said.—
John Raby,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The leak required a large scale decontamination operation where people had to remove all their clothes and be sprayed down, authorities said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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This is the latest lawsuit in a series that recently peppered Fairfield, Greenwich, Stonington, Bethel and Stratford among other communities.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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Administration figures peppered public remarks, publications and social media posts with the phrase.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Portage police added that while some students play the game safely using brightly colored water guns, others have created dangerous situations that can trigger panic.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The towering pylon's entire facade lights up with colored LEDs that change according to the time of day, as well as the seasons.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
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The biscuits, flecked with frilly sprigs of dill, are pulled together with sour cream, giving them tenderness and a mild tang.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Locked in a safe on her desk at Boston University’s Institute for Astrophysical Research is a shard of meteorite flecked with material older than the sun.—
James Dinneen,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jobs was in charge of the flashy stuff like the new, colorful iMac.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cranberries and lemons come together to create a colorful dessert that's both tangy and sweet.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One of them, Amy, a blond child with limp ponytails and a thin dress that looks like it might have been stained, stands outside a porch door, her fists balled up, mouth open, angry or unhappy or both.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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These areas are most productive on sunny days or when the water’s stained.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The first is a green-speckled frog holding a leaf umbrella above its head.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Seven native rattlesnake species are in California, including the Mojave, Western diamondback, red diamond, Southern Pacific, Northern Pacific, Great Basin, and the speckled rattlesnake.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Sprinkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkled. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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