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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
Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The clinical nature of the autopsy report is stark against the remnants of Pauline’s humanity, sprinkled throughout the 11 pages.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
The handheld food item is made with the brand’s Thin N’ Crispy crust, folded around toppings and cheese, then baked and sprinkled with Parmesan and oregano.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The melts are then loaded with toppings and cheese, folded, baked and then sprinkled with a blend of Parmesan cheese and oregano.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Because no VMAs ceremony would be complete without a little Mayhem, Lady Gaga sprinkled some of her musical magic on Sunday’s 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, performing two of her latest hits.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 7 Sep. 2025
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
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
Adjective
To see those brown eyes, long brown hair, and those freckles sprinkled across her nose.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The clinical nature of the autopsy report is stark against the remnants of Pauline’s humanity, sprinkled throughout the 11 pages.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
The handheld food item is made with the brand’s Thin N’ Crispy crust, folded around toppings and cheese, then baked and sprinkled with Parmesan and oregano.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The melts are then loaded with toppings and cheese, folded, baked and then sprinkled with a blend of Parmesan cheese and oregano.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Because no VMAs ceremony would be complete without a little Mayhem, Lady Gaga sprinkled some of her musical magic on Sunday’s 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, performing two of her latest hits.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 7 Sep. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkled
Verb
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Kris, 69, then appeared in the video, pretending to scream as her grandchildren sprayed her with even more Silly String.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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How To Disinfect Door Handles Use disinfecting wipes or a disinfecting cleaner sprayed onto a microfiber cloth rather than spraying directly onto the hardware.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 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
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Women in brightly colored dresses danced in shoes that loudly clicked across the floor.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Across the valley sat a two-story barn where caramel-colored and chestnut-spotted horses plus a storybook white one were lined up along the wooden fence.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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 15 Sep. 2025.
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