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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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
But while the unpredictable weather can definitely present a challenge, that mixed bag of sunshine and sprinkles can also translate into an opportunity to get creative with your spring wardrobe.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The matcha flavor is sweet with just a subtle hint of matcha earthiness, rounded out with sprinkles and glaze on top.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
In the clip posted by the espnW account, a woman in the stands holds a chocolate and vanilla ice cream cone with sprinkles in one hand and two empty cups with two spoons in the other.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
In the clip from the April 4 game, the ESPN broadcast team noticed a woman in the stands holding a chocolate and vanilla ice cream cone with sprinkles in one hand and two empty cups with two spoons in the other.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Chilly weather returns to Maryland through Wednesday A reinforcing shot of colder air will arrive with a chance of sprinkles and spotty rain showers this evening.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The returning Cotton Candy Blizzard Treat, featuring colorful cotton candy sprinkles blended into Dairy Queen soft serve.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Eliminate bathroom odors with Wabi Whiffs’ fizzy toilet bombs and sprinkles.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 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
These out-of-this-world cookies are soft, rich, sweet, and have great textural contrast going on from the fudgy cookie base, the velvety-smooth ganache, and the classic crunchy sprinkles.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
But while the unpredictable weather can definitely present a challenge, that mixed bag of sunshine and sprinkles can also translate into an opportunity to get creative with your spring wardrobe.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The matcha flavor is sweet with just a subtle hint of matcha earthiness, rounded out with sprinkles and glaze on top.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
In the clip posted by the espnW account, a woman in the stands holds a chocolate and vanilla ice cream cone with sprinkles in one hand and two empty cups with two spoons in the other.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
In the clip from the April 4 game, the ESPN broadcast team noticed a woman in the stands holding a chocolate and vanilla ice cream cone with sprinkles in one hand and two empty cups with two spoons in the other.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Chilly weather returns to Maryland through Wednesday A reinforcing shot of colder air will arrive with a chance of sprinkles and spotty rain showers this evening.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The returning Cotton Candy Blizzard Treat, featuring colorful cotton candy sprinkles blended into Dairy Queen soft serve.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Eliminate bathroom odors with Wabi Whiffs’ fizzy toilet bombs and sprinkles.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 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
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
Noun
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Doctors, only with bombs bursting in air, twin eagles threatening, soldiers flying, a robed Trump healing, handfuls of white light and the miracle of thick hair no longer in need of a combover.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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In recent weeks only handfuls of ships, if any, are passing on a daily basis.—
Justin Fishel,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When it is finished, maybe a year from now, Bayfront Park will be the city’s front yard, a gathering place to celebrate culture and be dazzled by technology -- laser beams that shoot into the evening sky and a fountain that sprays 60 feet high.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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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
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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And, starting this year and continuing through 2028, eligible taxpayers age 65 or older with a valid Social Security number may claim an additional deduction of up to $6,000 per person or up to $12,000 for married couples filing jointly (if both spouses qualify).—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Savannah, Georgia, is one of those rare cities that feels made for couples who want to wander without a rigid plan.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 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
Noun
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These devices offer long loops of gentle rainfall, thunderstorms or tent-like drizzles.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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This pizza has soppressata, whipped ricotta and drizzles of hot honey.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Sprinkles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkles. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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