1
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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1
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
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Everyone will love the soft, doughy texture and the sprinkling of seeds or salt on top.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
This dreamy look feels like sprinkling a little magic dust over your nails.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Megalopolis get the documentary treatment as does the inner world of Ye in this end of summer indie weekend with a sprinkling of dramas and comedies.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Everyone will love the soft, doughy texture and the sprinkling of seeds or salt on top.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Then, to complete the deep clean, Lane suggests, sprinkling baking soda on the bottom of the dishwasher and running a second hot cycle with no detergent.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
This dreamy look feels like sprinkling a little magic dust over your nails.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkling
Noun
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While Jets fans anxiously await those results, notable sports medicine physician and Injury Expertz CEO Jesse Morse believes the team could be looking at the prospect of being without their star wideout for a handful of games.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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To mark what would have been John Lennon’s 85th birthday, Propstore is auctioning off a handful of rare artifacts with ties to the late, great Liverpudlian musician.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On October 14, Kim Kardashian made a controversial splash in the undergarment and shapewear world with the announcement of SKIMS full-bush panties that resemble 17th century merkins and sell for $32 a pop.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
15 Oct. 2025
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Based on the splash off the corner onto Rollins, Reed also chose to side with Bron instead of The Visionary.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In addition, spraying insecticides to kill flies isn’t a good option.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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Bond has helped them with yard work, trimming bushes and spraying for insects.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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 couple married in September 2004, and Spears filed for divorce in November 2006.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The bill would also allow newly married couples to combine accumulated Save Our Homes benefits.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There were glimmers of hope, even in bitter defeat, for the reigning AFC champions.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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The new research offered one glimmer of hope, as populations of the green sea turtle are rebounding thanks to conservation efforts.—
Nell Lewis,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kuminga scored 13 points on 5 of 8 shooting, overwhelming defenders at the rim with his athleticism, and peppering in a slick catch-and-shoot jumper from the short corner for three points.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The gap in government services will be painful, and Democratic senators and aides report constituents are already peppering them with questions about the shutdown.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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“Sprinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkling. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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