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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
Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 May 2025
Top off with new a sprinkle of worm castings and some organic, granular all-purpose fertilizer.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
Head to nearby Portland to experience these peppers in a more traditional way, sprinkled over one of the USA’s 50 Top Pizzas at Ken’s Artisan.
—Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Noun
The satisfyingly savory dessert emerges in a retro glass with contrasting layers of coconut-pandan ice cream, neon green pandan jelly noodles, clusters of sweet red beans, dark and rich gula melaka syrup, and a sprinkle of puffed rice.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 May 2025
Top off with new a sprinkle of worm castings and some organic, granular all-purpose fertilizer.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Verb
Allow cookies to cool completely before sprinkling powdered sugar on the walnut cookies.
—Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
Head to nearby Portland to experience these peppers in a more traditional way, sprinkled over one of the USA’s 50 Top Pizzas at Ken’s Artisan.
—Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
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There’s a 60% chance for precipitation across the region with some slow-moving storms capable of winds up to 50 mph, lightning strikes and some flooding from heavy rainfall that could drop 1-3 inches.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said rainfall in these regions increased by 300% compared to conditions before the arrival of the tropical wave.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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According to the study, of these children a few died of respiratory issues, a few of fever, a handful of diarrhea.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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However, as the free agency period opens up on July 1st, this factor is at least something to note when a team is deciding between a handful of teams.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Equipped with 26 powerful spray jets,12internal directional sprays, and 10 external swirling jets, this automatic baby bottle cleaner ensures no residue or buildup remains, even in hard-to-reach spots.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Vector control officials in the Sacramento region are spraying insecticide to limit the spread of West Nile.—
Ethan Wolin
July 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The cars are dotted around in a kaleidoscope of colors, a stark contrast to the gleaming white factory floor.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
9 July 2025
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Yachts dot the harbor of Positano, and the beach clubs are bouncing.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Add a chocolate drizzle, crunchy pecans, or even toasted coconut.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Vanilla Cookies & Kreme Liberty Crunch Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with vanilla cookies & Kreme filling, dipped in white icing and topped with vanilla cookies, patriotic sprinkles and white icing drizzle.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Typically, the ring bearer is a young boy or girl and is either the couple’s own child, a relative, or a close family friend.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Anthony and her apparent date’s body language left TMZ’s witness with the impression Wednesday night’s outing wasn’t the couple’s first.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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Amazing parks pepper the entire country, but set your sights on the west coast and Manuel Antonio National Park, with its lovely beaches, or northwest of San José for Arenal Volcano National Park, where visitors can take in the park’s namesake dormant volcano and natural hot springs.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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In a format reminiscent of the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuits, text messages — some more suggestive than others — pepper the 46-page filing from L.A. attorney Jonathan J. Delshad.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
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Police found items stained by blood in garbage bags in the living room closet.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
9 July 2025
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Achiote stains the fish, which has also absorbed the aromatics of lemongrass, ginger and sharply citrusy calamansi juice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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