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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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2025
When serving, the book’s authors recommend a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi — a Japanese spice blend that features chile peppers — and lemon or lime wedges for squeezing over top.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
Ellen Gray, Saveur, 15 May 2025
Then slice the steak, sprinkle with flaky salt and enjoy the delicious, succulent results — all from the comfort of home.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Noun
There's hardly a food that isn't made better with a sprinkle or a dash of this mix.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2025
When serving, the book’s authors recommend a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi — a Japanese spice blend that features chile peppers — and lemon or lime wedges for squeezing over top.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
Brush the top of the pie with the egg yolk wash and sprinkle the surface with the raw cane sugar and remaining cardamom.
—Ellen Gray, Saveur, 15 May 2025
Then slice the steak, sprinkle with flaky salt and enjoy the delicious, succulent results — all from the comfort of home.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
Noun
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The threat of excessive rainfall increases on May 25 for states in the central and southern Plains, the middle and lower Mississippi Valley and the Tennessee Valley, forecasters said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Main storm threats include locally damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, hail, cloud-to-ground lightning and locally heavy rainfall.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2025
Noun
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But again, a handful of airports have earlier requirements.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The previous period, One Thing at a Time infiltrated the chart with 36 smashes, and only a handful of them fell away after a few days.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The eight-seat boat has on-board and onshore water cannons so riders can spray other boats while navigating the river channel.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2025
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Luckily, several herbicides available to spray on the invading grass can be used among ornamental plants listed on the products’ labels.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
Verb
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And today, over a century after logging ceased in 1918, Converse Basin Grove remains a patchwork of young conifer plantations and open meadows dotted with massive stumps.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Inside, three bedrooms and four baths are spread across almost 2,300 square feet of multi-level living space boasting a mix of stone and wide-plank French oak floors, arched doorways, and whitewashed wood-beam ceilings dotted with skylights.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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For an elevated dessert, drizzle over vanilla ice cream and top with cut or macerated strawberries or peaches.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Southern California’s surprise May heat wave is set to break Saturday evening, with cooler temperatures expected on Mother’s Day and fog and even drizzle arriving early next week, according to the National Weather Service.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
Noun
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For many couples, moving in together marks a major relationship milestone but as one man quickly discovered, his girlfriend and her cats come as a package deal.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Joel Coen’s last solo feature as director was The Tragedy of Macbeth with Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand as the power-hungry Scottish couple.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Still, the political digs are peppered in the string.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2025
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Relying heavily on his four-seam fastball, Ryan peppered the zone and struck out the side in the second and third innings.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Plus, the matte, two-tone color scheme helps resist staining, maintaining the spoons' stylish appeal over time.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Then, once completed, pasting begins, where mud from the henna plant is placed atop the area to stain.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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