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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
Noun
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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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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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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
Verb
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If not, spray scale with horticultural oil (NOT Neem).—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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And in scenes that dizzyingly jump around from day and night, blood is spilled and bullets are sprayed.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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Many of the encampments at colleges across Chicago were eventually dismantled by police, leaving lawn chairs and colorful student artwork dotting the muddy grass of campus quads.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Roadside hot dog carts with workers dressed in revealing thong bikinis also dotted the area.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2025
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Add a dash of vanilla and a drizzle of honey, and top with fresh berries.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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For an affordable meal, try making a hearty grain bowl with brown rice or quinoa, topped with sautéed vegetables, beans, and a drizzle of olive oil.—
Quora,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Zendaya and Tom Holland have mastered being a famous but private couple.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
4 Feb. 2025
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Both parents of the couple will sit at a low table filled with food.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Democrats and Republicans peppered Kennedy with questions about his plans for Medicaid and lowering drug costs.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
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Across the arguments, the judges peppered Patterson with questions as to why Austin waited until two days after the plea deals were reached to withdraw Escallier's authority to enter into the agreements and assume that power for himself.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Wear gloves while cleaning or handling chemicals (such as formaldehyde) that could cause reactions or staining in the nails. Perform regular maintenance on manicures.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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After slicing and staining their samples, the researchers then slid them under a microscope to measure their growth rings, as well as their blue rings.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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