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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
Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
And this time there were a few defensive mistakes sprinkled in, as well.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 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
Besides, the budget has a little something for every lawmaker, with about 2,000 parochial projects sprinkled across the state, the vast majority sponsored by Republicans.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
His willingness to deliver unvarnished opinions, often sprinkled with sarcasm or humor, has been refreshing for Gator Nation after four seasons of Billy Napier’s measured — at times droning — delivery.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Brendan Gomez, Glenbrook South’s student body president, kicked off the speeches with a brief address sprinkled with jokes.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The home was the true heart of our getaway; a space for quiet mornings spent journaling, for cooking together, and for squishing onto one of the many couches sprinkled throughout for late-night conversations.
—Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 27 May 2026
It's billed as more than an e-reader, with full-fat Android 15 on board, as well as a bit of AI functionality sprinkled on top, and the ability to capture ideas instantly.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
Verb
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
And this time there were a few defensive mistakes sprinkled in, as well.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 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
Besides, the budget has a little something for every lawmaker, with about 2,000 parochial projects sprinkled across the state, the vast majority sponsored by Republicans.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
His willingness to deliver unvarnished opinions, often sprinkled with sarcasm or humor, has been refreshing for Gator Nation after four seasons of Billy Napier’s measured — at times droning — delivery.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Brendan Gomez, Glenbrook South’s student body president, kicked off the speeches with a brief address sprinkled with jokes.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The home was the true heart of our getaway; a space for quiet mornings spent journaling, for cooking together, and for squishing onto one of the many couches sprinkled throughout for late-night conversations.
—Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 27 May 2026
It's billed as more than an e-reader, with full-fat Android 15 on board, as well as a bit of AI functionality sprinkled on top, and the ability to capture ideas instantly.
—New Atlas, 25 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 Haitian players danced on the field after the game and sprayed each other with water bottles.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Suddenly, with room to breathe, Potapova sprinted through the tiebreak, winning 7 of 8 points, as Gauff sprayed errors every which way.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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If anything, the story during the semiquincentennial casts George as more of a whole person than the tyrant depicted in the ad hominem complaints peppered throughout the Declaration of Independence.—
Laurie Kellman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 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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In the Menil work, the central character is an artist brandishing a bouquet of colored pencils, surrounded by a seraphic tumble of monochrome extras that are her handiwork.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The ones still managing to a colored dashboard will be answering for it.—
Yonesy Nunez,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Occasional white patches flecked the landscape, alkali deposits where even prairie grass and scrub cottonwood refused to grow.—
Eric Moskowitz,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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Dishes of shepherd’s pie blanketed in smooth, buttery mashed potatoes flecked with cheddar cheese.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Despite the colorful comparisons, Williams and Tsien based the museum’s shape on a visual of four hands coming together, promoting the idea that many hands shape a place, according to the center.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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This simple recipe uses red and yellow heirloom tomatoes for a colorful contrast.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Not every paramilitary fighter is stained by the corruption of the Shia elite or implicated in spilling innocent blood in recent years.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Nobody can resist a saucy, savory sloppy joe, but you're bound to leave a sloppy joe meal with at least one article of clothing stained.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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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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Toad Lily Toad lily (Tricyrtis hirta) is another standout choice for the shady spots in your garden, with purple and white speckled blooms that are sure to catch eyes in late summer and fall.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
27 May 2026
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“Sprinkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkled. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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