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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
Anna Halkidis, Parents, 15 Apr. 2025
Meghan Markle commented on the furore over her use of flower sprinkles in her Netflix show.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 2 May 2025
After being flash-fried to a delectable crunch, they’re tossed in a Scotch bonnet and lemon pepper emulsion and sprinkled with dry lemon pepper for a bold, zesty finish.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Noun
Families can't seem to get enough of the good-natured show that sprinkles in some parental humor.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 15 Apr. 2025
Meghan Markle commented on the furore over her use of flower sprinkles in her Netflix show.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Throughout his speech, Trump sprinkled tidbits of praise and guidance to the Alabama graduates, lauding in particular the school’s athletics and Nick Saban, the university’s former football coach who introduced Trump before his speech.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 2 May 2025
After being flash-fried to a delectable crunch, they’re tossed in a Scotch bonnet and lemon pepper emulsion and sprinkled with dry lemon pepper for a bold, zesty finish.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
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Fire season tends to wind down when the state gets enough heavy rainfall to dampen possible fuels such as grass, leaves, pine needles, ferns and tree moss, according to the Western Fire Chiefs Association.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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Meteorologists say the area could see heavy rainfall, wind gusts of up to 70 mph and hail up to two inches in diameter.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2025
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Over the years, Carter has also delivered a handful of projects on his own, which have been met with middling commercial success.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The role earned him one Emmy and a handful of nominations, however, he's admitted that not every episode was award-worthy.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The eight-seat boat has on-board and onshore water cannons so riders can spray other boats while navigating the river channel.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2025
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Luckily, several herbicides available to spray on the invading grass can be used among ornamental plants listed on the products’ labels.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
Verb
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In spring, the area will be dotted with wild blooms of sticky monkey flower, canyon sunflower and golden yarrow.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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The series of parables and contained narratives are also dotted with evidence of time travel.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
13 May 2025
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Chilly temperatures and even some drizzle are in store for Southern Californians this weekend, but summer lovers can rejoice because a rapid warmup is right around the corner.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Then, serve the larger cheer ball or the smaller ones with a few drizzles, including pepper jelly, cane syrup, and hot honey.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Gilbert decided to capture their reactions on camera with the footage ending up on the couple's @acouple.gs Instagram and TikTok pages.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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An audience of about 75—who all seemed to be locals, except for me and a Dutch couple—roared and cheered as a gifted dancer named David Nieto shook the stage in a whir of heel stomps, wrist flicks, and head snaps.—
Christopher Bagley,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Still, the political digs are peppered in the string.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2025
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Relying heavily on his four-seam fastball, Ryan peppered the zone and struck out the side in the second and third innings.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Water can stain or fade many silk fabrics, leaving a permanent mark if it isn't taken care of quickly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Tuesday’s attack – during which men were singled out and gunned down from close range, according to survivors’ testimony – was the latest in a list of bloody incidents to stain the region.—
Aishwarya S Iyer,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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