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as in handful
a small number
a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport
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2
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
Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
While there was a sprinkling of back-to-the-land hippies in my town, the free love and sexuality fluidity of the 1960s hadn’t reached us.
—Jennifer Acker, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Try sprinkling chia seeds over leafy greens, roasted vegetables, quinoa, or rice bowls or mixing them into dressings.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Serve them plain for speed or topped with a little ganache and a sprinkling of pistachios or (our favorite) flaky sea salt.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
While there was a sprinkling of back-to-the-land hippies in my town, the free love and sexuality fluidity of the 1960s hadn’t reached us.
—Jennifer Acker, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Verb
The Fort Worth Aviation Museum suffered damages on every single plane at their facility, and hail broke through their exhibit building, sprinkling insulation onto the entire gallery.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Try sprinkling chia seeds over leafy greens, roasted vegetables, quinoa, or rice bowls or mixing them into dressings.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkling
Noun
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After weeks of scratching and clawing just to get a handful of runs across the plate, the Red Sox burst out of the gate Friday with one of their most productive offensive innings in ages.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
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In that three-way race, a handful of special interests have now put more than $1 million into various efforts to elect businessman Tim Gaspar.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Top with a splash of soda, if desired.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Best Fourth of July Indoor Décor Amazon has tons of red, white, and blue indoor décor to add a festive splash of color to every room of your home.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Verb
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In an update on Friday night, Covey said emergency crews have been able to maintain the temperature of the tank by continuously spraying it with water.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The district also may conduct targeted ground spraying to reduce adult mosquito populations.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The 164-acre Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park has vibrant gardens, almost five miles of walking trails, and a lovely pond, with both permanent and rotating art installations dotting the expansive property.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Create a Hummingbird Buffet Rather than dotting single specimens around your garden, plant a hummingbird highway.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
Noun
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During a recent Tuesday-morning visit, two sunbathers dangled their legs in the outdoor roof pool, while a staycationing couple and their little son splashed in the water nearby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Their new portrait comes after the couple was seen in a rare group portrait to honor what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Shahzad removed Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 19 to give Pakistan a glimmer of hope to get back into the game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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But ultimately, what should fans take from the moving yet sorrowful final chapter, which is punctuated with a glimmer of hope and possibly the breath of life for its central characters?—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The charm offensive was benefited Rubio peppering in a number of jokes during his hourlong appearance.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 May 2026
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Irby filmed private workouts with Murdock, photographing his wingspan and 10-inch hands, and peppering college recruiting and coaching staffs with that data.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Boards with deep knife grooves, cracks, or staining should be replaced because damaged areas can continue to trap bacteria even after cleaning.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Worse yet, the black olive tree caterpillar also feeds on these galls caused by the mites, accelerating staining through its droppings.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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“Sprinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkling. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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