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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
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Megalopolis get the documentary treatment as does the inner world of Ye in this end of summer indie weekend with a sprinkling of dramas and comedies. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025 Everyone will love the soft, doughy texture and the sprinkling of seeds or salt on top. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Then, to complete the deep clean, Lane suggests, sprinkling baking soda on the bottom of the dishwasher and running a second hot cycle with no detergent. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025 This dreamy look feels like sprinkling a little magic dust over your nails. Essence, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sprinkling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkling
Noun
  • On the banks Following the discovery of a handful of bad loans from banks, Wall Street has been on the hunt for any other signs of risk in the sector.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The emerging field, known as biocomputing or wetware, is being explored by a handful of research institutions worldwide, aiming to tap into the biological efficiency of the human brain to create an entirely new kind of processor.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • On October 14, Kim Kardashian made a controversial splash in the undergarment and shapewear world with the announcement of SKIMS full-bush panties that resemble 17th century merkins and sell for $32 a pop.
    Quispe López, Them., 15 Oct. 2025
  • Based on the splash off the corner onto Rollins, Reed also chose to side with Bron instead of The Visionary.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Natural control methods include spraying the lawn with Neem oil.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Bond has helped them with yard work, trimming bushes and spraying for insects.
    Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The area put on a display of yellow aspen trees dotting the mountains between evergreens, their delicate leaves vibrating in the wind.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Sydney in the eighties was sometimes called the San Francisco of the Southern Hemisphere, known for its drag clubs and bathhouses dotting a downtown strip nicknamed the Golden Mile.
    Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The couple married in September 2004, and Spears filed for divorce in November 2006.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The bill would also allow newly married couples to combine accumulated Save Our Homes benefits.
    Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Within both design and fashion, the Middle East is one of those buoyant markets providing a glimmer of hope amid a difficult economy worldwide.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Today’s flight offers a glimmer of hope that a V3 booster catch could be on the horizon.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Kuminga scored 13 points on 5 of 8 shooting, overwhelming defenders at the rim with his athleticism, and peppering in a slick catch-and-shoot jumper from the short corner for three points.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The gap in government services will be painful, and Democratic senators and aides report constituents are already peppering them with questions about the shutdown.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The durable finish resists staining, dulling, chipping and cracking, while delivering even heat retention from stove to oven.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Sealing your grout is a great way to prevent further staining and using a steam cleaner can help to lift the stains.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Sprinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkling. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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