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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
Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
These rolls come drizzled with rich chocolate sauce and finished with a colorful sprinkle of Reese’s Pieces minis.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 23 July 2025
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025
Today, Jack’s sons, Bob and Russell Mitchell, serve as co-chief executive officers, and a number of other family members are sprinkled throughout the company, including Bob’s son Lyle, who recently joined the family business, focusing on the financial end.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Visit this Pineville staple for double chocolate cake, buttermilk with sprinkles, raised cinnamon crumb donuts and more.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
These rolls come drizzled with rich chocolate sauce and finished with a colorful sprinkle of Reese’s Pieces minis.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 23 July 2025
Verb
Lightly sprinkle the mixture all over the rug or carpet.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025
Today, Jack’s sons, Bob and Russell Mitchell, serve as co-chief executive officers, and a number of other family members are sprinkled throughout the company, including Bob’s son Lyle, who recently joined the family business, focusing on the financial end.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
Noun
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The risk of flooding rainfall increases by the weekend as the system approaches the coast.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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There is a 50% chance of rainfall in the area, Bennett said.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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The fight, which was set up over a month ago on Smackdown and was heavily promoted since then, marked Jelly Roll’s first official match as a wrestler after making a handful of appearances at WWE events over the past year.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Global Deployment of Hydrogen Trucks Chile joins a handful of other countries who have deployed hydrogen fuel cell trucks for long-haul trucking, including the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, and several members of the European Union.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Park Ridge police are investigating after a 7-Eleven convenience store was recently robbed and a clerk believed to be sprayed with mace, in an incident where cigarettes and alcohol were reported stolen.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Typically, the herbicide is either sprayed at the surface level or it is mixed into a sinking solution that is injected under the water through hoses.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, southern vistas dazzle with surreal karst formations rising from rice paddies, and emerald terraced hillsides dotted with water buffalo and bamboo groves.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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California has the most branches, with some 415 venues dotted throughout the golden state.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Customers can customize their treats with various fruits, drizzles and toppings, or opt for ice cream specials like the Banana Pudding.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Extra virgin olive oil and ranch base, mozzarella, chicken, bacon, ranch drizzle and parsley.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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Guests seemed to enjoy eating as couples or with friends.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Rogue’s closing came after the couple and their three children were involved in a car crash in Wisconsin in November 2023.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Livramento, Lewis Hall and Kieran Trippier look to advance from full-back and pepper the area with crosses.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Over the course of three legislative committee hearings in less than two weeks, state lawmakers peppered the Texas Lottery Commission's top executive with questions about why the agency did nothing to stop third-party vendors from using a smartphone app to sell tickets to players.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Block after block across metropolitan Milwaukee, piles of soaked carpets, waterlogged appliances and furniture stained beyond recognition now slump in front yards and along sidewalks.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The color is also anti-fade, and won’t stain, shrink, or wrinkle.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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