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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
Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
Sculptures and paintings by local artists are sprinkled throughout the 18 rooms, which are swathed in pastel shades like apricot and mint, reminiscent of the artwork and architecture in Emirdag’s other home in the South of France.
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Instead, people will find LGBTQ bars and businesses sprinkled throughout Charlotte’s neighborhoods.
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Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
The Chocolate Iced with Patriotic Sprinkles, an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in chocolate icing and sprinkled with patriotic sprinkles.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The apartment was sprinkled with Easter Eggs from the upcoming film, featuring Tom Holland as Spider-Man and Zendaya Michelle Jones-Watson (MJ), Peter Park's love interest.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
It's then drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with graham cracker topping.
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Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
These, like many of the Guerlains, are small bottles, sprinkled throughout his collection among the factices.
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April Long,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Each side gets sprinkled with salt and sugar to enhance the flavor.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Verb
Plant food is then sprinkled onto the root ball and the surrounding soil.
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Martha Stewart,
2 July 2026
Sculptures and paintings by local artists are sprinkled throughout the 18 rooms, which are swathed in pastel shades like apricot and mint, reminiscent of the artwork and architecture in Emirdag’s other home in the South of France.
—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Instead, people will find LGBTQ bars and businesses sprinkled throughout Charlotte’s neighborhoods.
—
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
The Chocolate Iced with Patriotic Sprinkles, an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in chocolate icing and sprinkled with patriotic sprinkles.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The apartment was sprinkled with Easter Eggs from the upcoming film, featuring Tom Holland as Spider-Man and Zendaya Michelle Jones-Watson (MJ), Peter Park's love interest.
—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
It's then drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with graham cracker topping.
—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
These, like many of the Guerlains, are small bottles, sprinkled throughout his collection among the factices.
—
April Long,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Each side gets sprinkled with salt and sugar to enhance the flavor.
—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkled
Adjective
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So if the Heat money is there – with or without Giannis Antetokounmpo – Norm signs on the dotted line.
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Mercury’s clash with Neptune begs you to hold off on signing on the dotted line.
Verb
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Police believe the woman sprayed the bear spray into the system after some sort of dispute.
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Sandy Shannon, 62, a guest at the hotel, said a woman was sprayed on the fourth floor, with two housekeepers coming to her aid.
Verb
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Stern peppered Sheridan with questions, including a dive into the dangers of prison showers.
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Oba went for the Fall from Grace, but Jey escaped and peppered Femi with superkicks.
Adjective
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Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice.
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People are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts fo the day.
Verb
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Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.
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Open the door to streets lined with trees and flecked with benches, where the bell of the light rail dings its warning as cyclists zip by on narrow roads.
Adjective
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The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
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Fast-food chain Sonic, for instance, has a timely deal and colorful commemorative cups.
Verb
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If your clothing is stained from fabric softener, rinse the spot in the warmest water recommended for the garment.
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Semi-sheer, marbled accent nails look like they’ve been stained with blackberry juice.
Adjective
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Some speckled quartz counters mix in gold or silver sparkles for an effect that catches the light.
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The soles of the sneakers draw from Jordan’s original Infrared Air Jordan 6, but add a touch of speckled detailing to switch things up.
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“Sprinkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkled. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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