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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
Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
There's mist, not to be confused with its slightly more robust cousin, sprinkles, both near ubiquitous presences at the coast in the winter.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
Every seven minutes or so, another helicopter came by and dropped water that sprinkled over the neighborhood.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Dash the chipotle-mustard sauce on turkey or use a sprinkle along with regular sauce on the complementary bread for a brisket sandwich.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
There's mist, not to be confused with its slightly more robust cousin, sprinkles, both near ubiquitous presences at the coast in the winter.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
Save room for the delightful and surprising pistachio tiramisu dessert, made with orange blossom mascarpone and crunchy pastry bits sprinkled on top that reminded us of Fruity Pebbles cereal.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
Every seven minutes or so, another helicopter came by and dropped water that sprinkled over the neighborhood.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
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The last time the city recorded over a tenth of an inch of rainfall was last May, according to the Los Angeles Times, contributing to drought.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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There have been years where our annual quota of rainfall has been met by the end of April.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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This list covers a handful of these places, but each one is uniquely beautiful and worth a visit.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles has a handful of them, and their data is tracked and published on an hourly basis by the EPA.—
Paresh Dave,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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John Deere offers a bunch of diesel and battery powered autonomous tractors and trucks that come equipped with advanced cameras and sensors that enables one employee to do the planting, crop spraying, dumping and moving work of multiple workers. CES 2025 was all about consumers.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Sinner won a routine first set as Rune sprayed his groundstrokes, making 14 unforced errors between his forehand and backhand to Sinner’s seven.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Highland’s history is dotted with attempts to reverse its slide toward disrepair.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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To wit: club ties dotted with skulls, high-contrast block stripes, and slouchy silk knits—ranging in price from $95 to $165.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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For an affordable meal, try making a hearty grain bowl with brown rice or quinoa, topped with sautéed vegetables, beans, and a drizzle of olive oil.—
Quora,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Serve in bowls, topped with grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.—
CAROLE KOTKIN,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2025
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By the time the couple retired, their practice had grown to 19 employees and served thousands of patients.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
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Sweeney plays Millie, a struggling young woman who finds a fresh start as a housemaid to the wealthy and well-to-do couple Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew (Brandon Sklenar).—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Gwendolyn is eager to learn about Mark’s time on the surface, peppering him with questions about the sky and the air.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Capitals were pushing Vancouver around physically and setting up shop in its end of the ice, peppering Kevin Lankinen with scoring chances in bunches.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Make Glass Shower Doors Sparkle The entire aesthetic of your bathroom can take a big hit the moment your glass shower door begins to look streaky, stained, or foggy.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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As Shilpa notes though, the plastic has a tendency to stain, especially when slicing carrots or beets.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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