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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
Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
The Longhorns need consistent pressure with a sprinkle of midrange scoring from their point guard, especially since Harmon shoots 19 percent on 3-pointers.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Networks regularly sprinkle betting information into their telecasts, and gambling ads clutter many ballparks.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Blooming Heart Doughnut: An unglazed heart doughnut filled with Cookies & Kreme filling, dipped in purple icing and sprinkled with hearts in bloom sprinkles.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
The Longhorns need consistent pressure with a sprinkle of midrange scoring from their point guard, especially since Harmon shoots 19 percent on 3-pointers.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
Try sprinkling on some shredded cheddar cheese, oyster crackers, and a few dashes of hot sauce.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Networks regularly sprinkle betting information into their telecasts, and gambling ads clutter many ballparks.
—Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
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Similar conditions were apparent in Los Angeles County over the past year, where mounds of vegetation had dried and died after Southern California received less than 5% of its typical rainfall from October to the beginning of 2025.—
Chase Hunter,
The Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2025
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The heaviest rain will move into the Bay Area on Tuesday afternoon and evening, when rainfall rates could be more than 1 inch per hour, forecasts show.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Our luxurious experience was markedly different from that of the handful of people who, despite the incredibly challenging climate southwestern Tasmania is known for, once managed to eke out a living in this region.—
Justin Meneguzzi,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
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Their list of alumnae dwarfs that of many professional clubs: Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Heather O’Reilly, Tobin Heath, Lucy Bronze, Crystal Dunn, Alessia Russo and Emily Fox, to name just a handful.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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But those perfect plants don’t grow that way without assistance; they are sprayed routinely with fungicides and insecticides, especially organophosphates, which kill insects by interfering with their nervous systems.—
Maryn McKenna,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2025
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Other footage from inside the mall showed damaged walls in the aftermath of the blast, with water spraying from broken pipes.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN,
13 Feb. 2025
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Inside the cafe area, farmhouse tables are flanked by an open kitchen dotted with cookbooks and produce.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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Their minarets dot the skyline and the five daily calls to prayer are part of the city’s soundscape.—
Terri Colby,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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National Weather Service officials issued a winter weather advisory Saturday in effect from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. warning of freezing drizzle and icy conditions for portions of north central and northeast Illinois, and northwest Indiana.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Weather conditions at the time of the disappearance included light snow and freezing drizzle near Nome Airport, though operations have benefited from improved conditions since Friday morning.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Kate and Anthony were the central couple in season 2 of the Netflix period series, as each installment features a different member of the high-society Bridgerton family as a main character, along with their love interest.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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In the first half of the season, five couples get engaged after many very serious conversations, including LGBTQ+ rights and Black Lives Matter opinions (or lack of, in Ben’s case).—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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Journalists repeatedly peppered Trump with questions about Musk’s actions in recent days.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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What's next: When asked about plans for the near future, Howard peppered the conversation with corporate catchphrases like organizational assessment, strategic planning and budget efficiency.—
Worth Sparkman,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Or maybe your seat cushions are sunken in or stained.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
14 Feb. 2025
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In her home design YouTube videos, Gater frequently makes over second-hand items like hutches, tables, and cabinets by adding coats of paint or stain and replacing the hardware.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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