sprinkled 1 of 2

adjective

as in dotted

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sprinkled

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verb

past tense of sprinkle
1
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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2
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
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Though there are monuments and memorials — sidewalk plaques, benches, murals — sprinkled around the globe, there appear to be very few Jackson statues permanently displayed in the United States. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026 Disney sprinkled its famous pixie dust on the ship by adding the longest roller coaster at sea, a three-deck-tall castle and an open-air Marvel superhero stunt show. — Christian Sylt, Fortune, 16 July 2026 Baking soda can be sprinkled directly on the bottom of a trash can or into the trash to absorb odors and moisture. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 16 July 2026 The comeback show was also sprinkled with starry performances from Tyla, Blackpink's Lisa and the one and only Cher. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 16 July 2026 In the heyday of the 1960s and ‘70s, the world’s oceans were sprinkled with hundreds of undersea habitats. — Alex Harris july 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 While there are a few comedic moments sprinkled throughout the eight episodes, especially when Billy (Ed Skrein), one of Judith’s targets, is on screen, the show has so few laugh-out-loud moments it’s best experienced as a drama. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026 There was something wonderful about the energy of the space—sprinkled with students diligently studying for final exams. — Dana Kravis, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Plant food is then sprinkled onto the root ball and the surrounding soil. — Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkled
  1. dotted
  2. sprayed
  3. peppered
  4. colored
  5. flecked
  6. colorful
  7. stained
  8. speckled
Adjective
  • But what is clear is that challenges remain ahead for Erik Spoelstra’s team even after Giannis Antetokounmpo signs Monday on that dotted line.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
  • The dotted floral design adds a subtle pattern without feeling too bold, and matching shams are available to complete the look.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of dotted
Verb
  • Cooling towers, used for refrigeration and general building cooling, expel building heat into the atmosphere by pulling outside air through warm water from a central chiller that gets sprayed over a fill material.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Fans were launched into the air, beer shimmered in the sunlight as it was sprayed onto fellow fans, and dozens sang, danced and waved Mexican flags.
    — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026
Definition of sprayed
Verb
  • Colombia peppered him with shots from all parts of the attacking third, as seen below, and had three goals disallowed before Daniel Munoz’s deflected strike — cruelly — finally beat Mpasi on 76 minutes.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • The next day, the trop-house producer announced the deed was done, and a remix of the Viking trio’s catchy work — with cheers of the World Cup crowd peppered in — was born.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of peppered
Adjective
  • Rust-colored brick buildings, quiet neighborhoods, and remnants of mills and factories speak to the region’s rich industrial history.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
  • Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and seek shade whenever possible.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Definition of colored
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  • Teal is coming out on top, with its mesmerizing mix of sea-blue and green undertones, as well as flamingo pinks flecked with iridescent shimmer particles.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Definition of flecked
Adjective
  • That colorful flipbook of adlibs in her back pocket makes the experience even better.
    — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
  • Admire colorful blooms at the Lotus and Water Lily Festival, enjoy art at the Smithsonian Castle after-hours, or watch the World Cup final.
    — Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Definition of colorful
Verb
  • Now—before there is another name, another van, another street stained with blood that didn't have to be spilled.
    — Kica Matos, Time, 17 July 2026
  • Santoro, 50, looks menacing in one shot, holding a pair of scissors stained with blood.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of stained
Adjective
  • Other signs of bed bugs include ink-like speckled stains on fabrics, shed exoskeletons around crevices of beds and furniture and a sweet, musty smell.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • From speckled bowls to crisp white trays, these pieces are both durable and endlessly versatile.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026
Definition of speckled

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