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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
Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Within weeks, however, many responsibilities had been shifted to her—not only the dishes, but also the kneading of dough for bread, the cutting of onions and tomatoes, the sweeping and sprinkling of water in the courtyard each evening, and the milking of the cow.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
My grandmother just kept sprinkling water and stirring until all the flour gathered into loose clumps, no longer powdery but not yet sticky.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Meg’s [Marinis, the Grey’s Anatomy showrunner] done such a beautiful job of sprinkling in these flashback moments.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Within weeks, however, many responsibilities had been shifted to her—not only the dishes, but also the kneading of dough for bread, the cutting of onions and tomatoes, the sweeping and sprinkling of water in the courtyard each evening, and the milking of the cow.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
But in 2026, simply sprinkling in a few whimsical accents isn’t quite enough.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
My grandmother just kept sprinkling water and stirring until all the flour gathered into loose clumps, no longer powdery but not yet sticky.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkling
Noun
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The difference comes down to a handful of low-effort tweaks and a few very specific travel accessories that do the heavy lifting.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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There have been a handful of artists who have been working for years, if not decades, who have landed on the tally, and one of the most successful stars to bridge these styles is playing catch up.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Plus, the waterproof design can handle pool splashes, beach trips, and accidental spills without missing a beat.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Hayes avoided a superplex attempt and turned the tables on Saints, hitting a frog splash.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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An attorney for two detainees has accused guards of severely beating and pepper-spraying detainees.—
Mike Schneider,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Depending on the level of dirt, dust, and grime, cleaning vinyl siding can be as simple as spraying it down with a garden hose.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
Verb
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And the mini-chains that cater to them — Gorjana, Solidcore, Vuori — are following them uptown, dotting stretches of Second and Third Avenue between 72nd and 86th Street.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
12 May 2026
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Italy is not a monolith, but is made up of many tiny, charming towns, glamorous cities, and villages dotting the map along the way.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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Though the couple hasn't commented publicly on their relationship, and Foxx has been candid about keeping his relationships out of the spotlight in the past, Huckstepp has supported Foxx at a number of events.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Something similar happened with Nazem Kadri, who won a Cup in Colorado a couple of seasons after leaving Toronto.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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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
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While math achievement saw a rebound after the pandemic, reading continued to decline through 2024, with 2025 offering glimmers of a turnaround, the report said.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
14 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 18 May. 2026.
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