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as in rainfall
a light or fine rain
decided it was not worth carrying an umbrella for just a sprinkle
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as in handful
a small number
received only a sprinkle of suggestions for the name of the school mascot
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Recent Examples of sprinkle
Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2025
Classmate Kamryn McElvain completed the scoring in the first minute of the second half during the onset of sprinkles that persisted the rest of the way.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Or more like an Aromatisse sprinkling the scent of perfume around?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
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Noun
This effect means that cinnamon supplements can enhance the glucose-lowering effect of prescription medications, such as sulfonylureas or insulin, especially when taken in concentrated form rather than as a sprinkle of the spice.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2025
Classmate Kamryn McElvain completed the scoring in the first minute of the second half during the onset of sprinkles that persisted the rest of the way.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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
Or more like an Aromatisse sprinkling the scent of perfume around?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
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After heavy rainfall, water is collected in a rain garden and slowly absorbed back into the soil, nourishing any native flowers and greenery planted around it in the process.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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Monday's situation at the airport was much calmer, despite below-freezing temperatures that caused the weekend's rainfall to turn back into ice.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The situation currently is that only a handful of states have enacted new laws regarding AI and mental health, but most states have not yet done so.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Over the next five years there are a handful of obvious first-ballot Hall of Famers who should cruise right into Cooperstown.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Omar was hosting a town hall event in North Minneapolis on Tuesday evening when a man in a black jacket rushed toward the podium and sprayed her with a liquid.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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Omar, a Democrat, was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up to her and sprayed her with a substance while yelling at her.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Cooper Flagg jerseys dotted the arena.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Kenneth Cole Classic Wool Walker Coat The three-button closure dotting the collar of this Kenneth Cole coat is unique yet totally timeless.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Despite the midweek drizzle, the dining room was busy, with attentive service and fast-moving food.—
Angela Lian,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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People braved a cool drizzle to gather at Kansas City’s Ilus Davis Park outside City Hall Thursday evening to remember Good.—
Kendrick Calfee
January 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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The couple married in 2005, so Melania would have gone by Knauss three years earlier.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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The young couple bought a home in Miami Gardens’ Carol City neighborhood, and Coakley found work as an administrative assistant for the City of North Miami Beach.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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All of the familiar tropes are there, from the numerous pop songs peppering the action (including one by Phil Collins, just to remind you of Miami Vice) to the profane banter between the two main characters to the endless fights, shootouts and chases to the colorful villain.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 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
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Wearing kitchen gloves to keep your hands from staining, knead 7 oz.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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In testing on human teeth that were artificially stained with tea and coffee, the researchers found that a total of four hours of brushing showed visible whitening, while 12 total hours of brushing led to teeth that were nearly 50% whiter than those in a control group.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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