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as in sprayed
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
sprinkle the newly seeded lawn with water
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as in peppered
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut
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Recent Examples of sprinkled
Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The clinical nature of the autopsy report is stark against the remnants of Pauline’s humanity, sprinkled throughout the 11 pages.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
The handheld food item is made with the brand’s Thin N’ Crispy crust, folded around toppings and cheese, then baked and sprinkled with Parmesan and oregano.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The melts are then loaded with toppings and cheese, folded, baked and then sprinkled with a blend of Parmesan cheese and oregano.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Because no VMAs ceremony would be complete without a little Mayhem, Lady Gaga sprinkled some of her musical magic on Sunday’s 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, performing two of her latest hits.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 7 Sep. 2025
This article is specific to DraftKings with a little bit of FanDuel sprinkled in.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Bone meal sprinkled around the plant and watered into the soil is a good source of phosphorus.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
In all, seven bedrooms and 10 baths, plus a couple of powder rooms, are sprinkled across the property.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
To see those brown eyes, long brown hair, and those freckles sprinkled across her nose.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The clinical nature of the autopsy report is stark against the remnants of Pauline’s humanity, sprinkled throughout the 11 pages.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
The handheld food item is made with the brand’s Thin N’ Crispy crust, folded around toppings and cheese, then baked and sprinkled with Parmesan and oregano.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The melts are then loaded with toppings and cheese, folded, baked and then sprinkled with a blend of Parmesan cheese and oregano.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Because no VMAs ceremony would be complete without a little Mayhem, Lady Gaga sprinkled some of her musical magic on Sunday’s 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, performing two of her latest hits.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 7 Sep. 2025
This article is specific to DraftKings with a little bit of FanDuel sprinkled in.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Bone meal sprinkled around the plant and watered into the soil is a good source of phosphorus.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
In all, seven bedrooms and 10 baths, plus a couple of powder rooms, are sprinkled across the property.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkled
Verb
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Kris, 69, then appeared in the video, pretending to scream as her grandchildren sprayed her with even more Silly String.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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How To Disinfect Door Handles Use disinfecting wipes or a disinfecting cleaner sprayed onto a microfiber cloth rather than spraying directly onto the hardware.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While there is no ocean view, the rolling hills dotted with flora are beautiful.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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Along Spain’s northern coast lies a path dotted with small villages and undisturbed landscapes.—
Hayley Domin,
AFAR Media,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But now, as Frazier advanced, Ali peppered his face with starch-stiff jabs and two-punch counters.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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The first-year player peppered him with questions, while also asking for advice after his first game at Arrowhead Stadium.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Éclairs with glossy chocolate tops, macarons in muted pastels that feel like edible architecture, madeleines flecked with salt or spice.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Or try the takikomi gohan — a hot stone pot of crispy rice flecked with roasted mushrooms, edamame and sweet pea shoots and sauced with black garlic oil and a glossy egg yolk.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Women in brightly colored dresses danced in shoes that loudly clicked across the floor.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Across the valley sat a two-story barn where caramel-colored and chestnut-spotted horses plus a storybook white one were lined up along the wooden fence.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Inside the retro-futuristic Discoveryland area of Disneyland Paris, a full-size Star Wars X-Wing fighter sits on a silver and blue platform which looks like it has been weathered and stained from battles.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Doing some research on other things my car needs (truly the theme for this week) and decide a seat cover would be good, since it’s been stained a bit with annoying food spills.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This energy is released as light, producing the colorful displays seen in the night sky.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Grand Slam winners get a colorful Grand Slam Award sticker.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Researchers from the Center for Whale Research, SeaDoc Society and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance confirmed the female calf was deceased, with its umbilical cord still attached when spotted in Rosario Strait near the San Juan Islands.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Garner is spotted filming her upcoming Peacock series, The Five-Star Weekend while on location in Nantucket.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Sprinkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkled. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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