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as in handful
a small number
a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport
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as in splash
a very small amount
just a sprinkling of experience with the computer program
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as in spraying
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
sprinkle the newly seeded lawn with water
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as in dotting
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut
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Recent Examples of sprinkling
ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Yet, in the verdant oasis of San Pedro, there’s actually a sprinkling of life.
—Mark Johanson, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
For instance, sprinkling cinnamon around entry points while also using a vinegar spray can help create a double barrier against ants attempting to infiltrate your home.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
British broadcasting rules allowed for a liberal sprinkling of F-words.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Yet, in the verdant oasis of San Pedro, there’s actually a sprinkling of life.
—Mark Johanson, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
Neutralize Trash Can Odors Cut odors from the kitchen trash by periodically sprinkling baking soda in as waste accumulates.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
For instance, sprinkling cinnamon around entry points while also using a vinegar spray can help create a double barrier against ants attempting to infiltrate your home.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkling
Noun
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One of the most rousing action-comedies ever made, and one that possesses an undeniable heft in its practical effects, The General builds beautifully off of its premise to create a handful of cinema’s most dizzying, entertaining chase sequences.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Niobrara became the country’s first official quiet trail—one of just a handful in the world, certified by Quiet Parks International.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Another guy who drew a lot of attention during the season (and throughout his career as a splash player) was Oklahoma edge R Mason Thomas.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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If all goes according to plan, its protective heat shield and a sequence of massive parachutes will ensure that the capsule—and the four astronauts inside—will land with a gentle splash in the Pacific Ocean at a leisurely 17 miles per hour.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At Château-sur-Mer, a mansion in Newport, arborists from Bartlett Tree Experts have been spraying the canopies of the century-old beech trees in a race against time.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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To ensure that the solution doesn’t sit on the plants, spraying them down with water during the process is always the best option.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To recreate at home, use varying sizes of dotting tools, making sure to let each layer dry before applying the next.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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Come winter, beach towns like this one dotting the Atlantic Coast stretch of Florida surrounding Fort Lauderdale have long brimmed with French Canadian tourists and other snowbirds who arrive for warmth and sunshine.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Portman — daughter of a fertility doctor — said she was raised hearing about the difficulties some couples face when trying to start a family.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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In the early 1960s, the couple moved back to Chicago when David began teaching at the U of C's law school.—
Hannah Meisel,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Despite the anguish — often told as a punch line — the winner of the competition offered a glimmer of hope to the nearly 90 attendees live-voting throughout the show via an app.—
Brittany Levine Beckman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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But there is a glimmer of hope.—
Jessica Lautz,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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O’Leary’s just been peppering the house manager with questions about her business and admiring the replica of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man that dominates the entryway.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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Netflix is doubling down on film and TV from Argentina, opening a new office in the capital, peppering its slate with four new shows, and dishing updates on various others including the latest season of hit series The Eternaut.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This could affect projects like painting the side of your home or even staining your deck.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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Make sure the deck is completely dry before staining or sealing it.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Sprinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkling. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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