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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
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Holiday sprinkle doughnut: An Original Glazed doughnut dipped in chocolate icing with festive sprinkles.
—Gabe Hauari, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024
Nicole Sours Larson, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
Just spread a portion over a sheet of tortilla chips, sprinkle on some shredded cheese, and bake the whole thing in the oven.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Decorate Christmas Cookies Decorate delicious Christmas cookies with colorful frosting, sprinkles, and candy.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Holiday sprinkle doughnut: An Original Glazed doughnut dipped in chocolate icing with festive sprinkles.
—Gabe Hauari, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
For the meringue: 50 grams (4 tablespoons) sugar 100 grams (about 3 1/3 egg whites) egg whites
50 grams (4 tablespoons plus 3/4 teaspoon) powdered sugar
Cocoa power (Ghirardelli suggested) for sprinkling atop meringue.
—Nicole Sours Larson, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
Just spread a portion over a sheet of tortilla chips, sprinkle on some shredded cheese, and bake the whole thing in the oven.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
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Changes in the ocean's temperature can affect tropical rainfall patterns, which in turn can impact weather all over the world.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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The renovation addressed agronomic issues caused by 78 inches of average rainfall per year, and included a comprehensive renovation to every bunker, drainage upgrades, and cart-path improvements throughout the property, and an aggressive aeration of the Seashore paspalum turf.Scott Kramer, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Another handful of participants in that program and its antecedents have raised more than $10 million each and/or developed profitable business models.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The second is a custodian that's currently providing services to institutional investors in a handful of familiar crypto-assets.Brady Dale, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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Smith allegedly sprayed the pesticide across food items, including fresh fruit and vegetables and rotisserie chickens, all of which were available to purchase.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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He was brought back when his girlfriend sprayed naloxone up his nose.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Tsunami shelters dot the shoreline, set back from the beach, while alert towers are equipped with loudspeakers and signs mark evacuation routes — all parts of a warning system that did not exist in 2004.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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The sauna’s floor-to-ceiling window overlooks the Black Forest, while the surrounding balcony is dotted with outdoor beds to soak up the sun au naturale.Brett Braley, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
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Minnesota Minnesota is experiencing multiple alerts due to freezing drizzle, which is creating hazardous travel and outdoor conditions across various regions of the state.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Monday night: Patchy drizzle before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers after 5 a.m.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2024
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Overall, financial independence has allowed the couple to continually re-imagine what their own lives could look like.Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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The cost of that dedication, though, has been laid bare over the last couple of months.Rory Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Reporters peppered Biden with questions during meetings with Angolan leaders about the pardon, but the president did not respond to the matter.Brett Samuels, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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Eagleton peppers his vague promises of better living through technology with references to Jeffrey Epstein, 5G, Anthony Fauci, and scores of other catchall male grievances and desires.Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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Shuford sanded it down, stained the woodwork, and then sealed it for added durability.Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pooling water turned the dirt into a slippery mud puddle, quickly staining the bottom of the white wedding dress brown.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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