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Recent Examples of sprinkled
Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Several references about Louisville, where the author briefly lived, are sprinkled throughout the classic tale.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
And when Ann passed away one of Ann’s wishes was to have her ashes spread and sprinkled.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Galen concocted medicines that seem strange to modern ears, such as treating ailments like inflammation with feces sprinkled with thyme to mask the odor.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
Butter pecans are suspended throughout the flaky pastry and sprinkled over top for a sweet and salty breakfast or coffee break treat.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Still, comical moments were sprinkled throughout the ceremony.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The beachfront Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences is sprinkled with vibrant gardens, sparkling pools, and accommodations ranging from cozy rooms to spacious villas.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Most could be categorized as classic American fare, with some Italian American and Mexican-inspired dishes sprinkled in.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Their names are sprinkled throughout the documents — even after heavy redactions.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Several references about Louisville, where the author briefly lived, are sprinkled throughout the classic tale.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
And when Ann passed away one of Ann’s wishes was to have her ashes spread and sprinkled.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Galen concocted medicines that seem strange to modern ears, such as treating ailments like inflammation with feces sprinkled with thyme to mask the odor.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
Butter pecans are suspended throughout the flaky pastry and sprinkled over top for a sweet and salty breakfast or coffee break treat.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Still, comical moments were sprinkled throughout the ceremony.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The beachfront Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences is sprinkled with vibrant gardens, sparkling pools, and accommodations ranging from cozy rooms to spacious villas.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Most could be categorized as classic American fare, with some Italian American and Mexican-inspired dishes sprinkled in.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkled
Adjective
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Sure, that might help convince Donovan Mitchell to sign on the dotted line when a contract extension gets placed in front of him.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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And eventually, the Greek forward signed on the dotted line to remain in Milwaukee.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The man told officers two males entered his unlocked apartment and sprayed him with a fire extinguisher, according to police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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Wash immediately after being sprayed with the solution, and don’t get any in your eyes.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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America First Legal, cofounded by senior White House adviser Stephen Miller, has peppered top companies with dozens of discrimination complaints and posted on social media seeking more White people to file legal claims.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Even as the snow continued to fall, Boston residents peppered the city’s 311 public service request board with reports of snowbound city streets.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Small balconies glance upon the terracotta-and-lemon-colored canal homes, a picturesque way to start each day with a little caffè.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Seahawks are now the third team in a row to win the Super Bowl in colored jerseys.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rounds of roasted purple sweet potatoes arrive mounded with a mixture of salsa macha and butter, and liberally flecked with chives.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Outside, a man wearing a leather biker vest bearing the insignia of the Latin American Motorcycle Association, his blond beard flecked with ice crystals, directed a line of cars through the snow.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Soon, the beams should form a colorful, geometric structure.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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The first modern Mardi Gras took place in New Orleans in 1827 when a group of students danced through the streets in colorful costumes, and the first parade took place a decade later.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Over time, plastic containers can become scratched, stained, or damaged, and that starts to pose a food safety risk, explains Dragomir Markovic, food scientist and founder of Wise Intake.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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His house in Minneapolis sits between two neighborhoods stained by bloodshed where Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti were killed by federal immigration officers during a surge of immigration enforcement that has ignited outrage and protests across the country.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The actress wore a long-sleeve top with puffy sleeves rolled to the elbows and contrasting fabric between black and a speckled camel tone.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Hire a charter and head out to the deep sea, rent a kayak from Bayou Adventure’s Rental Kiosk and test the waters on the bay side, or stay on land and reel in black drum and speckled trout from one of the island’s two piers or a folding chair on the beach.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Sprinkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkled. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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