sprinkled 1 of 2

past tense of sprinkle

sprinkled

2 of 2

adjective

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Verb
  • That was apparent even in the first period, as the Canucks — a team that’s struggled enormously all season to generate looks and scoring chances — peppered their old teammate DeSmith with all manner of quality chances.
    Thomas Drance, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Sarah’s demise happens early on in the film, but her presence is still peppered throughout via flashbacks, momentary flashes mid-scene and photographic reminders.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Shop slingback flats, leather Mary Janes, colorful suede sneakers, and more of this season’s biggest trends while saving up to 70 percent off.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
  • The set is available in multiple color options, including neutral shades of light gray, dark gray, and ivory, as well as colorful picks such as pink, blue, and green that add a vibrant aesthetic to your space.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 20 July 2025
Adjective
  • One of his images features a mostly dry riverbed, its sand mysteriously streaked.
    Alex Cuadros, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Then, the plant emits some sort of gas right into Devin’s face, and his mug once again becomes streaked in black.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The benefits of vacations can be profound, including a marked improvement in physical and mental health.
    Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
  • According to Idaho law, if any part of a car passes the limit line — or a crosswalk in the absence of a marked white stopping line — then no law was broken.
    Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2025
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“Sprinkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkled. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

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