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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
Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Another cloudy day is expected in Central Florida on Sunday with some light sprinkles possible in some areas, the National Weather Service said.
—Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
The concept of Section 31 was sprinkled into the later seasons.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Or dress these poppers up and switch the cheddar cheese for more sour cream and top the potatoes with a sprinkle of salmon roe and snipped chives before serving.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Another cloudy day is expected in Central Florida on Sunday with some light sprinkles possible in some areas, the National Weather Service said.
—Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
Verb
Finally, sprinkle on the Cajun seasoning and add some Cajun butter.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
The concept of Section 31 was sprinkled into the later seasons.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
Noun
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Those amounts are in stark contrast to the rainfall totals from January.—
Amy Graff,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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This, according to the National Weather Service, saw many areas receive up to 6 inches of rainfall in just a 48-hour period.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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The office has opened only a handful of new cases since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, and nearly all of them reflect his priorities.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
21 Feb. 2025
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The order was just the first of a handful of Trump’s assaults on the transgender community and gender affirming care.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Although relatively few minor planets have been explored by spacecraft, a high fraction of them have proved to be anything but boring, some having accompanying moons, others adopting unusual shapes and some spraying jets of debris.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Don’t spray and pray with cold emails, hoping someone bites.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Inside the cafe area, farmhouse tables are flanked by an open kitchen dotted with cookbooks and produce.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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Their minarets dot the skyline and the five daily calls to prayer are part of the city’s soundscape.—
Terri Colby,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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Freezing rain and drizzle could result in a light glaze of ice accumulation, making roads, bridges, and sidewalks hazardous.—
Martha McHardy,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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When The Athletic visits, thick cloud and light drizzle, reminiscent of Manchester’s climate, hide the mountains that form a backdrop to Como’s stadium in northern Italy, an hour from Milan.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The worker contacted a security officer in the subdivision, who went to the house and discovered the couple inside, Mendoza said.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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One couple who seemed to be on different wavelengths from the start was Sara and Ben.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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McFadden peppered both sides with questions during arguments over a lawsuit the AP filed Friday saying that its 1st Amendment rights were being violated by the ban, which began gradually two weeks ago.—
Matt Sedensky,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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Less than 24 hours after Smart’s trade from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Washington Wizards became official, youngsters Bilal Coulibaly and Bub Carrington peppered him with questions about how to become better defenders.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Or maybe your seat cushions are sunken in or stained.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
14 Feb. 2025
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In her home design YouTube videos, Gater frequently makes over second-hand items like hutches, tables, and cabinets by adding coats of paint or stain and replacing the hardware.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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