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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
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
As Ever’s first batch of products, which included teas, honey, jams, rosé wine, and even flower sprinkles, meanwhile, sold out in minutes.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
The Netflix show’s second season is really just its first season continued — the same fake house, the same cooking-and-crafting format, the same flower sprinkles, the same foodie guests.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Insert shortbread or vanilla cookies in the cookie dirt to look like graves, then arrange gummy worms, sprinkles, and pumpkin candies around to complete the scene.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Williams reaches for all of her influences and sprinkles samples of them onto Ego Death songs.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Why are there flower sprinkles on every food item?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
In addition to a restock of her assorted teas, crepe and cookie mixes and the classic flower sprinkles, the latest As ever launch will include orange marmalade.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Be sure to add your festive sprinkles before the frosting sets.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
There is a slight chance of sprinkles on Thursday afternoon, but the rest of the weekend should be dry.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
As Ever’s first batch of products, which included teas, honey, jams, rosé wine, and even flower sprinkles, meanwhile, sold out in minutes.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
The Netflix show’s second season is really just its first season continued — the same fake house, the same cooking-and-crafting format, the same flower sprinkles, the same foodie guests.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Insert shortbread or vanilla cookies in the cookie dirt to look like graves, then arrange gummy worms, sprinkles, and pumpkin candies around to complete the scene.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Williams reaches for all of her influences and sprinkles samples of them onto Ego Death songs.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Why are there flower sprinkles on every food item?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
In addition to a restock of her assorted teas, crepe and cookie mixes and the classic flower sprinkles, the latest As ever launch will include orange marmalade.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Be sure to add your festive sprinkles before the frosting sets.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkles
Noun
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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 their leaves and were just bare trunks and branches.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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Cafe Lux employees have had to hide the cards – normally in a stack at the maître d’ stand — lest patrons take handfuls.—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Before the inevitable return to any-season bloody marys, grab a few ripe, heavy handfuls and get shaking.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This is when water from a sprinkler head sprays out onto the sidewalk or street, and that's considered wasted water.—
Yvette Fernandez,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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Like Machado, Tatis sprays the ball to all fields, even on the ground, another reason he can be depended upon to hit for a solid batting average, even while playing his home games in a pitchers’ park.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These aren’t newlyweds; these couples have been together for decades!—
Mary Clements Evans,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Among the deceased were retirees, newlyweds, elderly couples, young families and transplants from New York and Latin America.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It is dipped in red icing and Biscoff cookie crumble before being topped with golden icing drizzles and the Gryffindor crest.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Solomon peppers his story with generational resentments and art-world posturing, while Soderbergh films the interiors of McKellen’s English townhouse like the inner workings of a sarcophagus.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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Where campsites on Angel Island offered extensive panoramic views of the East Bay, China Camp visitors sleep among tall trees that see evening mists pervade the night as turkeys and deer wander through the area.—
Don Sproul,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Taylor hydrates with a creamy leave-in like Cheribe’s Moisture Milk, while Hinkle refreshes the scalp using rosewater mists.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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The wave, located about 150 miles south of the southern coast of Guatemala, is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, according to hurricane center forecasters.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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There’s only a small chance for showers or storms, and any rain will be mainly limited to areas southwest of a line from Olathe to Butler, the weather service said in its forecast discussion.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Sprinkles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkles. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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