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to mark with small spots especially unevenly
sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut
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Recent Examples of sprinkled
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Its Caffe Nico is a latte with orange juice and orange peels reduced into a syrup, then sprinkled with cinnamon.
—Jenna Thompson
june 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Seeds are sprinkled onto a two-inch-deep layer of sand laid out on a plastic tarp, which forces the sod’s root system to grow sideways instead of down.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Beside Grant, who is bound for the Portland Cascade, there will be 12 other former Bruins sprinkled among the league’s six rosters.
—Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Explore delightfully empty beaches tucked in between craggy cliffs, dine on delicious octopus dishes in restaurants sprinkled across the island, and enjoy quiet evenings sipping local wine while watching the sun dip into the azure waters.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Local soccer fans, however, will find an Orlando City SC flavor sprinkled among the field of 48.
—Scott Turick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
They can also be folded into batters for cookies, baked oatmeal, or quick breads like banana bread—or, for a pretty garnish, sprinkled on top just before baking.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
It is often used as a finishing salt, meaning it’s sprinkled before serving over steaks, desserts, or even salads.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Verb
Cubes of French bread are drizzled with butter, generously sprinkled with Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, and soaked with a luscious custard.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Its Caffe Nico is a latte with orange juice and orange peels reduced into a syrup, then sprinkled with cinnamon.
—Jenna Thompson
june 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Seeds are sprinkled onto a two-inch-deep layer of sand laid out on a plastic tarp, which forces the sod’s root system to grow sideways instead of down.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Beside Grant, who is bound for the Portland Cascade, there will be 12 other former Bruins sprinkled among the league’s six rosters.
—Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Explore delightfully empty beaches tucked in between craggy cliffs, dine on delicious octopus dishes in restaurants sprinkled across the island, and enjoy quiet evenings sipping local wine while watching the sun dip into the azure waters.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Local soccer fans, however, will find an Orlando City SC flavor sprinkled among the field of 48.
—Scott Turick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
They can also be folded into batters for cookies, baked oatmeal, or quick breads like banana bread—or, for a pretty garnish, sprinkled on top just before baking.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
It is often used as a finishing salt, meaning it’s sprinkled before serving over steaks, desserts, or even salads.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkled
Adjective
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Mercury’s clash with Neptune begs you to hold off on signing on the dotted line.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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It’s liberally dotted with the designer’s personal collection of art and antiques, but still manages to feel pared-back—as if a Scandinavian fairy came down and waved all the potential clutter away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The approach treats fragrance as a design element on par with lighting or color, rather than an afterthought sprayed on at the end.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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On Friday, a third-party employee working at the facility was hospitalized after drilling into a tank that pressurized and sprayed sulfuric acid onto the worker, The Charlotte Observer’s news partner WSOC reported.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
Verb
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People wearing cowboy hats and sombreros peppered the audience chamber.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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For the next few years Q’s tunes peppered the national airwaves, but prices remained cheap.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Calvo, who is often chaufferred by a police escort but was driving himself on Sunday, also received a second citation under the Florida Statute that regulates the use of emergency and colored lights on vehicles.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Crosby used acrylic paint, colored pencils, charcoal, and transfers on paper to create the massive 9-by-10 piece.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Open the door to streets lined with trees and flecked with benches, where the bell of the light rail dings its warning as cyclists zip by on narrow roads.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Giant piles flecked with gravel sit unmelted as reminders of one of the coldest winters in recent memory.—
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Billy Perrigo,
Time,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Sprouting from its Inlet Parking Lot, the historic Boardwalk features a lively mix of colorful shops, enticing restaurants, arcades and more.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Plants with colorful or fragrant blooms attract insects for pollination, and are less likely to affect allergies.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
Verb
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And mid-century doors stained in a rich coral lacquer.—
Jessica Swannie,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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Leather and Suede Coats These natural animal hide coats should be cleaned by a professional at the end of the winter season or if they are heavily stained.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The one-shoulder dress was designed with a billowing, one-shoulder top with an ornately speckled red and white pattern motif throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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The speckled omnivores can weigh upwards of 10 pounds, largely thanks to a diet that regularly includes eggs, small animals, fruits, and vegetables.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 June 2026
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“Sprinkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkled. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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