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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
Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Carefully crafted rum cocktails pair well with each dish, and be sure to order the birthday flan, a slender rectangle of custard with rainbow sprinkles that’s joy on a plate.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
But instead of the colorful maximalism Brudnizki is best known for, The Surrey favors subtle Art Deco details and muted pastels, with a light touch of the designer’s signature patterns and textures sprinkled throughout.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Think sprinkles on a Tuesday morning coffee and a vibrant candle lit for no occasion.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Carefully crafted rum cocktails pair well with each dish, and be sure to order the birthday flan, a slender rectangle of custard with rainbow sprinkles that’s joy on a plate.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Some suggest sprinkling it on the soil around your plants to keep slugs away, but baking soda has the potential of seeping into the soil and damaging roots.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
But instead of the colorful maximalism Brudnizki is best known for, The Surrey favors subtle Art Deco details and muted pastels, with a light touch of the designer’s signature patterns and textures sprinkled throughout.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
Noun
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Heavy rainfall is also a concern, with some areas potentially receiving over two inches, raising the risk for localized flooding.—
Laura Bannon,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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In a world filled with trillions upon trillions of atoms, spotting a handful that barely exist sounds almost impossible.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Those increases were offset by steep drops in a handful of large states, including Minnesota and Texas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Two nights earlier in Pittsburgh, in a game to decide the AFC North, the Ravens had appeared headed for the playoffs thanks to Jackson’s late heroics before rookie Tyler Loop sprayed a 44-yard field goal attempt on the final play.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Durnell regularly sprayed the weed killer throughout his neighborhood.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This land, now dotted with Russian mines, is currently inaccessible.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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On the city's poorer North End, where some streets are dotted with subsidized housing, big trees are a lot fewer and far between.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The rain showers began with a drizzle across Monterey and San Benito counties Saturday evening, with portions extending over the Santa Cruz Mountains, said Rick Canepa, meteorologist for the National Weather Service.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some fog or drizzle is possible.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The couple was picked up by a driver named Javier in a 2023 Kia K5 sedan.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cisse brings a couple of his own Packers connections to Green Bay.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Artworks by Dominican artists are peppered throughout the building, lending the resort a gallery-like vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In it, ink markings peppered her features, illustrating exactly where a surgeon would soon cut her skin open.—
Rheana Murray,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On TikTok, short videos often show people traveling to Turkey to fix their uneven or stained teeth and transform their smiles.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Customize it by painting the wood a fun color or staining it for a rustic look.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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