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as in sprayed
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
sprinkle the newly seeded lawn with water
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as in peppered
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut
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Recent Examples of sprinkled
Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Bone meal sprinkled around the plant and watered into the soil is a good source of phosphorus.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Though no Fort Worth dives made the list, local residents do have a handful of their favorite dive bars that are sprinkled around the city.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
They can also be sprinkled on salads, blended into soups, or baked into various types of goods.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
In all, seven bedrooms and 10 baths, plus a couple of powder rooms, are sprinkled across the property.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
With the help of Louisville design firm Natalie O Design, Saba sprinkled pops of bold hues throughout her home.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Is it sprinkled in among an otherwise still-very-strong celebrity affinity for neutral nails?
—Marci Robin, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
There are more than 6,000 state parks sprinkled around the nation, all of which are worthy of your time.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
This article is specific to DraftKings with a little bit of FanDuel sprinkled in.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Bone meal sprinkled around the plant and watered into the soil is a good source of phosphorus.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Though no Fort Worth dives made the list, local residents do have a handful of their favorite dive bars that are sprinkled around the city.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
They can also be sprinkled on salads, blended into soups, or baked into various types of goods.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
In all, seven bedrooms and 10 baths, plus a couple of powder rooms, are sprinkled across the property.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
With the help of Louisville design firm Natalie O Design, Saba sprinkled pops of bold hues throughout her home.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Is it sprinkled in among an otherwise still-very-strong celebrity affinity for neutral nails?
—Marci Robin, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
There are more than 6,000 state parks sprinkled around the nation, all of which are worthy of your time.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkled
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That's despite calls from agency staff for Kennedy to tone down such rhetoric after a gunman—who was influenced by vaccine misinformation and the vilification of the public health agency—sprayed the CDC campus with over 500 rounds and killed a local police officer last month.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ferreira sprayed the ball wide to Alex Roldan, Cristian’s younger brother.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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Pine trees are dotted around the landscape stretching right down to ground level where ice floes seem to float on the water just outside touching distance.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The large lobby-level bar is dotted with couches and an open fireplace.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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And to add to the monetization celebration, Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Beauty is officially in stores at Sephora, according to Justin’s Instagram posts peppered in between Swag II promo.—
Zoë Haylock,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has peppered his reelection campaign with AI photos and videos criticizing his opponents, in some of the first indications of how the technology will be integrated into politics.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Éclairs with glossy chocolate tops, macarons in muted pastels that feel like edible architecture, madeleines flecked with salt or spice.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Or try the takikomi gohan — a hot stone pot of crispy rice flecked with roasted mushrooms, edamame and sweet pea shoots and sauced with black garlic oil and a glossy egg yolk.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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The sale features the cream option for light-colored style combinations or a pop of contrast with darker clothes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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During their first night out together, the couple ducks into a Spanish nightclub, drinking under a smear of colored lights and then dancing.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Suarez, the 38-year-old Uruguayan icon and one of the greatest strikers in history with more than 500 goals for club and country, has had his legacy stained by disciplinary issues.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bricks look weathered and soot-stained, there’s graffiti on the walls, posters are peeling off them and shadows of moving people are even projected onto the windows of the train in the station.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 12-piece line, featuring colorful plates, cups, candleholders, and a show-stopping spiral vase, reimagines classic Swedish holiday traditions with a fresh, joyful edge.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Her character also loved wearing colorful hues like orange, according to Mickens, this reflects her actual Caribbean heritage.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On September 5, the Friends actress was spotted enjoying a New York City date night with her boyfriend, Jim Cutis.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The three of them have recently been spotted in puff-sleeve pieces.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Sprinkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkled. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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