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sprinkling

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verb

present participle of sprinkle

sprinkling

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sprinkling
Verb
Omit sprinkling pretzels with salt. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025 There was also a sprinkling of glamor in the form of Shonda Rhimes and Tina Fey. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
This dreamy look feels like sprinkling a little magic dust over your nails. Essence, 2 Sep. 2025 Reap the blood pressure-lowering benefits of chia seeds by adding them to smoothies, soups, jams, or stews, or by sprinkling them on salads, bowls, cereal, and yogurt. Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sprinkling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkling
Noun
  • The show got underway outdoors at Borough Hall with a handful of guests and many more onlookers (the runway was raised, which was a nice touch).
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
  • To bridge the gap, a handful of states have enacted orders expanding and protecting access, issuing blanket prescriptions, executive orders and insurance coverage requirements.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Right now, the studio seems focused on delivering quality, memorable, and creative games that people want to play not just because of the brand name splash screen that will appear before the main menu.
    David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • And the American redstart — a jetblack little fellow with orange splashes — pretty much stopped breeding here in the early 2000s.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Also, avoid spraying when pollinators are present.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The science is clear on the harmful health impacts of farmers directly spraying pesticides, but less clear when studied in low levels carried through to food, said Mozaffarian.
    Will McDuffie, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jim Clash Today the beach is tranquil, with hotels and restaurants dotting the shoreline.
    Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The image is etched in black and white, except for the red blood dotting the protestor’s sign.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The couple shared two children, a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son, according to posts on social media.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Earlier in the week, the couple attended the fourth annual Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner—the most talked about NYFW benefit.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The mid-quarter update offered a glimmer of hope after Six Flags’ disastrous second quarter earnings report in August.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Almost certainly out this week also is injured receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder), who provided most of the scant glimmers of hope in the Super Bowl with eight catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The host Colombia was peppering the Bolivia goalkeeper Carlos Lampe with shots on goal from early on.
    Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Adofo-Mensah’s role evolved over the years, from peppering Mangini about the New England Patriots’ old scouting reports to coding databases that would lead to proprietary pre-draft metrics.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Dental Hygiene Products Ingredients in some oral hygiene products can contribute to tooth staining.
    Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Tips To Keep Your Towels Mascara-Free The best way to keep makeup from staining towels is by thoroughly removing the makeup first.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Sprinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkling. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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