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as in rainfalls
a light or fine rain
decided it was not worth carrying an umbrella for just a sprinkle
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as in handfuls
a small number
received only a sprinkle of suggestions for the name of the school mascot
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as in dots
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut
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Recent Examples of sprinkles
Khloe Quill , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Hardee's has an iced Star-Spangled Biscuit with red and blue sprinkles.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Hardee’s has an iced Star-Spangled Biscuit with red and blue sprinkles.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
The summer menu also includes a new Horchata Frappuccino and the return of the Unicorn Cake Pop, which includes vanilla cake mixed with confetti sprinkles and dipped in white chocolate icing.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Owner of Berens Frozen Custard, Mark Berens, scoops sprinkles onto a chocolate waffle cone in his shop in Grayson, GA, on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
What’s blue and orange with sprinkles all over?
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 June 2026
These can be dressed up for the holidays or covered in rainbow sprinkles for a birthday treat.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Fold in white chocolate chips and sprinkles.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
In honor of the Niners’ 80th season, the video takes us on a house tour through the decades that sprinkles their opponents’ objects in each room.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Pastry chef Sahar Shomali, Kouzeh’s owner, sprinkles her version with black and white sesame seeds, cumin and fresh dill.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Use a watering can or hose that sprinkles the water to evenly distribute it among the seeds.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
But for every shirt bearing a slogan, there were ten cheeks covered in (biodegradable) glitter like the kind that Diggins sprinkles on her face before every race.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
Groff sprinkles this punchy, athletic syntax over a slew of intricate settings.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Much like Knives Out, the movie takes a much more lighthearted approach and sprinkles humor throughout.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
The shareable treat features Galactic Brownie ice cream, fudge drizzle, M&Ms candies, and Halloween sprinkles atop a double fudge brownie crust.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
Known as Dot Cakes, the individual cakes topped with a thick layer of rainbow nonpareil sprinkles have exploded in popularity on TikTok and Instagram over the past month.
—Khloe Quill , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Hardee's has an iced Star-Spangled Biscuit with red and blue sprinkles.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Hardee’s has an iced Star-Spangled Biscuit with red and blue sprinkles.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
The summer menu also includes a new Horchata Frappuccino and the return of the Unicorn Cake Pop, which includes vanilla cake mixed with confetti sprinkles and dipped in white chocolate icing.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Owner of Berens Frozen Custard, Mark Berens, scoops sprinkles onto a chocolate waffle cone in his shop in Grayson, GA, on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
What’s blue and orange with sprinkles all over?
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 June 2026
These can be dressed up for the holidays or covered in rainbow sprinkles for a birthday treat.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Fold in white chocolate chips and sprinkles.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Verb
Use Cinnamon for Plants For outdoor plants, Guerrera sprinkles cinnamon on the soil to naturally kill fungus gnat larvae.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
In honor of the Niners’ 80th season, the video takes us on a house tour through the decades that sprinkles their opponents’ objects in each room.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Pastry chef Sahar Shomali, Kouzeh’s owner, sprinkles her version with black and white sesame seeds, cumin and fresh dill.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Use a watering can or hose that sprinkles the water to evenly distribute it among the seeds.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
But for every shirt bearing a slogan, there were ten cheeks covered in (biodegradable) glitter like the kind that Diggins sprinkles on her face before every race.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
Groff sprinkles this punchy, athletic syntax over a slew of intricate settings.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Much like Knives Out, the movie takes a much more lighthearted approach and sprinkles humor throughout.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
The shareable treat features Galactic Brownie ice cream, fudge drizzle, M&Ms candies, and Halloween sprinkles atop a double fudge brownie crust.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkles
Noun
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Recent storms and heavy rainfalls caused the area to flood again, prompting the city to jump back into action.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Wild extremes of temperature, a heat dome, a potent bomb cyclone blizzard, epic rainfalls and violent tornadoes have wreaked weather havoc across the nation.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Peter Zenk Residents in Waite Park were picking up handfuls of hail after storms moved through the Stearns County community.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Almost 90 years ago, the fight against polio inspired schoolchildren to send handfuls of coins to the White House – and the March of Dimes helped defeat polio.—
Audrey Boone Tillman,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Verb
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In the confusion, Paula is able to subdue Sky by nailing his hand to the ground and then sprays Ashley in the face with the dry shampoo before fleeing the scene.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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Fulton is already taking precautions and sprays her 150 cattle with a fly-killing liquid.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Prepare to be dazzled from Warsaw’s highest viewing terrace atop Varso Tower, which proudly dots the skyline, before eating your way through the innovative food halls that define the coolest neighborhoods.—
Kasia Dietz,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Japanese linens top the bed, and designer furniture dots the living space.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
Noun
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When installed correctly, with the proper slope, however, many models offer some protection from drizzles or light showers, but this isn’t a guarantee.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Mystic Salon + Head Spa has four beds with a shower apparatus that goes over the customers head and drizzles water.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Noun
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That shift may help explain why some couples notice their partner’s scent bothering them more during periods of conflict.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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The infinity pool suspended on the roof of The Link is dotted with pool-chic couples enjoying the DJ’s relaxed tunes and views out towards the Burj Khalifa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Instead, each child interacts only with a sophisticated artificial intelligence, which peppers them with questions about everything from mathematics to philosophy.—
Niral Shah,
The Conversation,
15 Dec. 2025
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Instead, the original body features a patina that peppers its exterior and is a point of celebration, preserved and maintained for true uniqueness.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The glittery flecks catch the sun just-so, adding up to a low-key statement swimsuit.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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With toasted pastry flecks in a buttercream, chocolate ganache, and real pastry cream, this recipe does the pastry justice.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Sprinkles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkles. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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