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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
Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
Try a rich and creamy chocolate-avocado pudding, enjoy a refreshing snack of watermelon with Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh mint, or whip up some sweet and spicy candied sweet potatoes for something savory with a kick.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
David Chiu, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
There are access points sprinkled across the waterfront.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
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Noun
And both are very likely to get used that night since so many salads, savory mains, and sweet desserts get even better with a little fresh citrus zest or sprinkle of Parmesan.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
Try a rich and creamy chocolate-avocado pudding, enjoy a refreshing snack of watermelon with Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh mint, or whip up some sweet and spicy candied sweet potatoes for something savory with a kick.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
Verb
In a solo career now going on almost 40 years, with the occasional Bauhaus reunion sprinkled in, how does Murphy view Silver Shade in the context of his discograpby?
—David Chiu, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
There are access points sprinkled across the waterfront.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
Noun
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Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Record rainfall earlier this spring has lifted Oklahoma fully out of drought conditions for the first time in nearly six years.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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But only Lucas and a handful of the faux-film’s other cinematographers are human.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 June 2025
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The new provision would have benefited Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Pritzker’s two-time running mate who’s running for U.S. Senate, and a handful of state legislators who’ve declared their candidacies for the U.S. House.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Use a hose with moderate water pressure (not a power washer) to spray the whole thing down, clearing away cobwebs or other detritus that might have accumulated.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Cops said the attacker approached the 33-year-old driver and sprayed her in the face on May 19 around 8:40 a.m. inside a BX10 bus at Bainbridge Ave.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Starting from the broad goal of providing more shade, the process expanded in 2021 and eventually resulted in the planters that now dot the streets.—
Thomas E. Weber,
Time,
6 June 2025
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Maine is best known for its dramatic coastline, which is rugged and rocky and dotted with lighthouses and fishing villages serving up fresh-from-the-ocean seafood.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Top with the avocado and drizzle with additional dressing to taste.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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Rain is expected on Tuesday with off and on drizzle before 11 a.m.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
Noun
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But at a baseline, the RTX 50-series is underwhelming, and the RX 90-series is more attractive than AMD's last couple of GPU generations have been.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
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The couple’s journey is a reminder that love—in all its forms—has power.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Before concluding her cross-examination of one of the case’s most important witnesses, Geragos peppered Jane with questions about Combs continuing to pay her rent and her lingering ties to him.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2025
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Police officers, outreach workers, nonprofit leaders and at least one economic development group viewed a demonstration of the program Monday before peppering the developers with questions.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2025
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Outside, people were returning from the aid hub, mostly empty-handed, while empty flour bags stained with blood lay on the ground.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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The doors to several apartments on the first floor remained stained with the victims’ bloody handprints Saturday.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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