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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
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Also featured on the summer menu will be a new Unicorn Cake Pop, featuring vanilla cake mixed with confetti sprinkles, dripped in white chocolate icing and decorated with a unicorn face.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Their modus operandi is to rescue interesting old buildings in a sorry state of disrepair and liberally sprinkle fairy dust over them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
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Noun
With decades of cookie experience and a sprinkle of nostalgia.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Also featured on the summer menu will be a new Unicorn Cake Pop, featuring vanilla cake mixed with confetti sprinkles, dripped in white chocolate icing and decorated with a unicorn face.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Verb
The flavors are balanced even though the pistachio profile is front and center, and the addition of coconut and pistachios both in the cake and sprinkled on top keep it from feeling one-note.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Their modus operandi is to rescue interesting old buildings in a sorry state of disrepair and liberally sprinkle fairy dust over them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
Noun
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The primary suite adds a private fireplace and a spacious bath with an open rainfall shower and soaking tub.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The difference comes down to a handful of low-effort tweaks and a few very specific travel accessories that do the heavy lifting.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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There have been a handful of artists who have been working for years, if not decades, who have landed on the tally, and one of the most successful stars to bridge these styles is playing catch up.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Mix the repellents with water and spray them directly onto ants or around nests.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Ramsbottom was at his desk when the drone smashed through the workspace's tin ceiling, spraying shrapnel in all directions, and lodging a chunk of glass in the back of his head.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Downstairs, in his office, a wall was dotted with more than a hundred miniature college-team helmets.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Pantelleria Closer to Tunisia than mainland Italy, Pantelleria is a remote volcanic island dotted with traditional dammusi, thick-walled, domed stone dwellings built to keep out the heat.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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For a simple preparation, lightly toast the chickpeas on the stovetop or in the oven with your favorite seasonings and a drizzle of olive oil, Pasquariello suggests.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Combine them with cinnamon and a drizzle of honey, or dip them in Greek yogurt.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2026
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Though the couple hasn't commented publicly on their relationship, and Foxx has been candid about keeping his relationships out of the spotlight in the past, Huckstepp has supported Foxx at a number of events.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Something similar happened with Nazem Kadri, who won a Cup in Colorado a couple of seasons after leaving Toronto.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Here, guests can browse hula instruments, indigenous fishing tools, and pepper the super-knowledgeable staff with questions.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Becerra peppered his speech with bursts of Spanish.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Sometimes, though, the tree dropped little brown fruits, inedible berries that stained everything and drove me into the glaring sun.—
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
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In the seven-time Grand Slam champion’s spread, shot by Ethan James Green, Alcaraz posed in an all-white ensemble of a vest, shorts, a top and a suit, stained with clay.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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