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as in rainfall
a light or fine rain
decided it was not worth carrying an umbrella for just a sprinkle
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as in handful
a small number
received only a sprinkle of suggestions for the name of the school mascot
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Recent Examples of sprinkle
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass, and garnish with a sprinkle of pink salt and/or a small pink or purple edible flower.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
After your can is dry, sprinkle some baking soda at the bottom before placing a new bag inside.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Your talent, your knowledge, your expertise, plus a sprinkle of sheer audacity will scale your business to the moon.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass, and garnish with a sprinkle of pink salt and/or a small pink or purple edible flower.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
Anderson said in the caption on Aug. 1, alongside romantic and silly shots of Neeson sprinkling some popcorn over her head.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
After your can is dry, sprinkle some baking soda at the bottom before placing a new bag inside.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
Noun
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The risk of flooding rainfall increases by the weekend as the system approaches the coast.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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There is a 50% chance of rainfall in the area, Bennett said.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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House Democrats Democratic attempts to claw back a handful of seats from the Republican supermajority in the November election fell flat, though the minority party managed to hold on to two seats targeted by the House GOP.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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This summer has been relatively cooler than years past in North Texas, with only a handful of days exceeding 100 degrees.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Park Ridge police are investigating after a 7-Eleven convenience store was recently robbed and a clerk believed to be sprayed with mace, in an incident where cigarettes and alcohol were reported stolen.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Typically, the herbicide is either sprayed at the surface level or it is mixed into a sinking solution that is injected under the water through hoses.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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California has the most branches, with some 415 venues dotted throughout the golden state.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, southern vistas dazzle with surreal karst formations rising from rice paddies, and emerald terraced hillsides dotted with water buffalo and bamboo groves.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Customers can customize their treats with various fruits, drizzles and toppings, or opt for ice cream specials like the Banana Pudding.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Extra virgin olive oil and ranch base, mozzarella, chicken, bacon, ranch drizzle and parsley.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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Guests seemed to enjoy eating as couples or with friends.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The couple reportedly moved back to California last year after the series was canceled.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Livramento, Lewis Hall and Kieran Trippier look to advance from full-back and pepper the area with crosses.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Over the course of three legislative committee hearings in less than two weeks, state lawmakers peppered the Texas Lottery Commission's top executive with questions about why the agency did nothing to stop third-party vendors from using a smartphone app to sell tickets to players.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
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The color is also anti-fade, and won’t stain, shrink, or wrinkle.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Aug. 2025
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Block after block across metropolitan Milwaukee, piles of soaked carpets, waterlogged appliances and furniture stained beyond recognition now slump in front yards and along sidewalks.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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