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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
Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
The actor was bare-chested beneath, topping his look off with a sprinkle of jewelry.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Capsules can be sprinkled onto food for those who have difficulty swallowing pills.
—T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
As much as 3 inches of rain are forecast through Tuesday, with the highest chance of rain occurring Saturday.
Between the clouds: The past couple of days have been cloudier and more humid, with a few sprinkles here and there.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
The actor was bare-chested beneath, topping his look off with a sprinkle of jewelry.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
While they’re often associated with chapter endings, skilled authors sprinkle mini-cliffhangers throughout their prose.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Capsules can be sprinkled onto food for those who have difficulty swallowing pills.
—T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
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An additional 2 to 4 inches of rainfall are expected into Thursday morning across parts of western Cuba, amounting to 12 inches of total accumulations from the storm.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Some regions, including southeastern Kansas, southwestern Missouri, and northeastern and central Oklahoma, are forecasted to receive 8–12 inches of rainfall, with isolated areas potentially seeing up to 18 inches, according to an AccuWeather media advisory released Monday.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mack played only a handful of snaps because of a groin injury.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
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But only a handful of jurisdictions are performing close to that level — typically smaller, wealthier cities with fewer miles of road to maintain.Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The county has previously sprayed pesticides in neighborhoods where mosquitoes potentially carrying West Nile virus have been found.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Iowa State said spraying pyrethroid insecticides such as Permethrin or Esfenvalerate on the outside of buildings when the beetles appear may help prevent pest entry, especially for large infestations.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
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In a city dotted with rubble and flames, the journey home is perilous.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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American travelers looking to escape to Europe have dozens of great options at their disposal, from major destinations like London and Paris to midsize cities and quaint towns dotting the countryside.Kevin Gray, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Serve garnished with a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of herbs, if desired.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Sprinkle the dates with flaky salt, chocolate chips, a drizzle of honey, or any other sweet topping you desire.Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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The couple were schoolteachers, local news reports say.Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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While some changes to SALT such as raising the cap or doubling the deduction for married couples filing jointly are possible, eliminating the limit entirely isn’t likely because of the revenue loss: $1.2 trillion over 10 years, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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He is also known for peppering election officials with questions at county meetings.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ever the comic, Pickett would frequently pepper their set with impressions — including a version of Karloff from his beloved monster movies.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Sometimes, traffickers stain ivory to look like wood or coat it in chocolate to make it through inspections.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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A number of the belongings appeared to be stained with blood.Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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