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Recent Examples of sprinkled
Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
It can be sprinkled directly onto the ice to melt it, similar to the way rock salt works.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
The show was sprinkled with dance cameos including Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Jessica Alba and Karol G.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
That’s a big chunk of how New England rebuilt its defense and Seattle sprinkled stars on top its roster.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Begin with ⅓ cup of salt sprinkled all over the board.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Boricua slang like perreo (a type of dance linked to reggaeton music), janguear (to hang out) and bichiyal (a stylish woman) are sprinkled throughout many of Bad Bunny’s songs.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Their names are sprinkled throughout the documents — even after heavy redactions.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Several references about Louisville, where the author briefly lived, are sprinkled throughout the classic tale.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Serve drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with parsley.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
It can be sprinkled directly onto the ice to melt it, similar to the way rock salt works.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
The show was sprinkled with dance cameos including Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Jessica Alba and Karol G.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
That’s a big chunk of how New England rebuilt its defense and Seattle sprinkled stars on top its roster.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Begin with ⅓ cup of salt sprinkled all over the board.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Boricua slang like perreo (a type of dance linked to reggaeton music), janguear (to hang out) and bichiyal (a stylish woman) are sprinkled throughout many of Bad Bunny’s songs.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Their names are sprinkled throughout the documents — even after heavy redactions.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Several references about Louisville, where the author briefly lived, are sprinkled throughout the classic tale.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkled
Adjective
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Sure, that might help convince Donovan Mitchell to sign on the dotted line when a contract extension gets placed in front of him.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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And eventually, the Greek forward signed on the dotted line to remain in Milwaukee.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The man told officers two males entered his unlocked apartment and sprayed him with a fire extinguisher, according to police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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Wash immediately after being sprayed with the solution, and don’t get any in your eyes.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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America First Legal, cofounded by senior White House adviser Stephen Miller, has peppered top companies with dozens of discrimination complaints and posted on social media seeking more White people to file legal claims.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Even as the snow continued to fall, Boston residents peppered the city’s 311 public service request board with reports of snowbound city streets.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Small balconies glance upon the terracotta-and-lemon-colored canal homes, a picturesque way to start each day with a little caffè.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Seahawks are now the third team in a row to win the Super Bowl in colored jerseys.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rounds of roasted purple sweet potatoes arrive mounded with a mixture of salsa macha and butter, and liberally flecked with chives.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Outside, a man wearing a leather biker vest bearing the insignia of the Latin American Motorcycle Association, his blond beard flecked with ice crystals, directed a line of cars through the snow.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The role of colder, drier air Seasonal changes in the atmosphere can also affect how colorful sunrises and sunsets appear.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Guests crunch through colorful seasonal salads, sip from an expansive wine list and dig into chef Alan Sternberg's inventive pasta dishes at snugly cloistered tables in wood and brick alcoves lined with paintings, books and even a handful of typewriters.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gooday explained that red hone is blue hone that has been stained by iron materials.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Classic raised garden beds made of wood and stained to protect them from the elements are a good way to pack a lot of plants into a small space.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The actress wore a long-sleeve top with puffy sleeves rolled to the elbows and contrasting fabric between black and a speckled camel tone.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Hire a charter and head out to the deep sea, rent a kayak from Bayou Adventure’s Rental Kiosk and test the waters on the bay side, or stay on land and reel in black drum and speckled trout from one of the island’s two piers or a folding chair on the beach.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sprinkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkled. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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