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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
Michael Autovino, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Eliminate bathroom odors with Wabi Whiffs’ fizzy toilet bombs and sprinkles.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Products used exclusively for cooking, such as sprinkles, are still permitted.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Make some swoops and swirls on the top with the back of a spoon, then decorate with sprinkles and add the candles.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Light showers and sprinkles are possible south of Melbourne, mainly in the afternoon.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Most vegetable gardens need 1 to 2 inches of water weekly, best delivered in deep, thorough waterings a few times a week rather than daily sprinkles.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
There were families, sprinkles of tourists and young adults looking for a break from the usual.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Kids can create an avocado, cupcake, taco, and ice cream—and then turn them into a pear, bubble tea, cake with sprinkles, and a panino.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
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
The show also sprinkles in factoids about Daniel’s military past, his upbringing in Italy and his fractured family dynamic.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
John Wood mans the kit; Jeff Adamczyk sprinkles stars above on keys.
—Jonathan Terrell, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
Clouds will increase through the afternoon, and while most spots stay dry, there's a 10–20% chance for a few light sprinkles or brief showers along the front and behind it.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Eliminate bathroom odors with Wabi Whiffs’ fizzy toilet bombs and sprinkles.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Products used exclusively for cooking, such as sprinkles, are still permitted.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Make some swoops and swirls on the top with the back of a spoon, then decorate with sprinkles and add the candles.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Light showers and sprinkles are possible south of Melbourne, mainly in the afternoon.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Most vegetable gardens need 1 to 2 inches of water weekly, best delivered in deep, thorough waterings a few times a week rather than daily sprinkles.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
There were families, sprinkles of tourists and young adults looking for a break from the usual.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Kids can create an avocado, cupcake, taco, and ice cream—and then turn them into a pear, bubble tea, cake with sprinkles, and a panino.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
The show also sprinkles in factoids about Daniel’s military past, his upbringing in Italy and his fractured family dynamic.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
John Wood mans the kit; Jeff Adamczyk sprinkles stars above on keys.
—Jonathan Terrell, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkles
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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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During years of drought, when the water level dropped, trees grew in the lake bed, but when water returned following heavy rainfalls, the trees lost all their leaves and were just bare trunks and branches.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Dec. 2025
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With models trailed by porters toting handfuls of monogrammed luggage?—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sprinkle a few handfuls of wood ashes around your hydrangea in early spring and water it in.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Vicks Sinex Severe, for example, sprays an ultrafine mist that is less likely to irritate your nostrils with its residue.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The robot sprays a protective curtain of water around its body to prevent overheating.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Barnett dots up Knight for a 57-yard catch-and-run.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Oct. 2025
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Rather than the stiff alien chitchat that dots his own screenplays, the characters in The Favourite trade the witty, venomous bon mots of The Great creator Tony McNamara.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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In tax year 2025, the standard deduction is $15,750 for single filers or married couples filing separately, $31,500 for married couples filing jointly and $23,625 for heads of household.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 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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The shop will feature customizable mini donuts topped with drizzles and flavors such as cotton candy, chocolate chip pancake and strawberry shortcake.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Here are details on the most mouth-watering drizzles of Asian sesame dressing, and the sad pours that are sure to wreck even the most expertly made food.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Sprinkles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkles. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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