as in sprinkling
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
the baker freckled the frosting with flakes of coconut
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Vrabel is gunning for her, her team and anyone standing in his path, sprinkling salt on select wounds along the way.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
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TikTok creators and influencers have been filming themselves pouring honey onto a spoon, or even on the back of their hand, and sprinkling it with salt — many opting for natural options of both — and taking a dose before heading to the gym.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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The durable finish resists staining, dulling, chipping and cracking, while delivering even heat retention from stove to oven.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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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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Known for its emphasis on work-life balance, connection with nature, and consistent place on the list of happiest countries in the world, Finland boasts gorgeous lakes, a robust sauna culture, incredible wildlife, northern lights spotting, and more.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Health inspectors gave the market a yellow placard after spotting five flies throughout the facilty.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Freckling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freckling. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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