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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
David Chiu, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
There are access points sprinkled across the waterfront.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 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
In a solo career now going on almost 40 years, with the occasional Bauhaus reunion sprinkled in, how does Murphy view Silver Shade in the context of his discograpby?
—David Chiu, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
There are access points sprinkled across the waterfront.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 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
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Use a hose with moderate water pressure (not a power washer) to spray the whole thing down, clearing away cobwebs or other detritus that might have accumulated.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Cops said the attacker approached the 33-year-old driver and sprayed her in the face on May 19 around 8:40 a.m. inside a BX10 bus at Bainbridge Ave.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2025
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Starting from the broad goal of providing more shade, the process expanded in 2021 and eventually resulted in the planters that now dot the streets.—
Thomas E. Weber,
Time,
6 June 2025
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Below the artwork, fresh plantings of pincushion protea flowers in a rainbow of colors dot a linear garden, brightening up a path students and teachers will walk every day.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 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
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Husband and wife taxpayers had created a revocable grantor trust which historically had reported the trust’s income and tax items on the couple’s joint individual tax returns.—
Matthew L. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Fans have watched as Mackenzie has navigated a complex pregnancy, from the couple's IVF journey to managing her health, including a recent preeclampsia diagnosis.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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McCollum relayed the report to then-Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson, who peppered him.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The water is fed by 72-degree springs, so if your lungs are up for it, pepper the relaxation under the sun with some underwater forays.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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Outside, people were returning from the aid hub, mostly empty-handed, while empty flour bags stained with blood lay on the ground.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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The doors to several apartments on the first floor remained stained with the victims’ bloody handprints Saturday.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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