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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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Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Like many of their peers, Jockstrap emerged from London’s music scene with a sprinkle of hype, some audacious ideas, and an elite music education to help pull them off.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Slice half of an avocado, sprinkle it with feta, or serve it in its shell topped with the cheese.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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Noun
It can be sliced and roasted in the oven with just a sprinkle of turmeric and a drizzle of olive oil; it can be served in a soup with ginger, coconut milk, and black pepper.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Like many of their peers, Jockstrap emerged from London’s music scene with a sprinkle of hype, some audacious ideas, and an elite music education to help pull them off.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
Divide soup among bowls; sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve immediately.
Serves: 4
Active time: 20 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
From Cooking & the Crown: Royal Recipes From Queen Victoria to King Charles III by Tom Parker Bowles.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Slice half of an avocado, sprinkle it with feta, or serve it in its shell topped with the cheese.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
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Tropical systems like Milton are getting more intense and unleashing heavier rainfall as the world warms.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Windy conditions will remain in the area with more rainfall not expected until possibly the weekend.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2024
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But there are a handful that have scheduled trick-or-treat for Halloween, which is Thursday.Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
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Team Sales There have been a handful of team transactions over the last year that showcase the surge in NHL team values.Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Run the blade under hot water until warm (or spray lightly with baking spray), wipe it dry, and roll through the fudge.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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To use it, lift the hair in sections and spray the serum until it’s covered the whole scalp; then go about your day.Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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On the road leading to the Mitchells’ farm, McGraw campaign signs dotted the landscape, an unsurprising sight in the heavily Republican rural area.Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2024
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Row houses and modern mid-rises also dot the area, including Laconia Lofts, a five-story landmark building where a modern penthouse has been added to the market with a $6.19 million price tag.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
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There’s also a chance of patchy drizzle in Los Angeles County starting late Sunday night.Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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Sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle balsamic reduction on top.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024
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Twenty units with four beds each will serve families, while 10 units with two beds each will host couples.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Oct. 2024
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According to our favorite couple Zendaya and Tom Holland, wear matching outfits.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2024
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Ever the comic, Pickett would frequently pepper their set with impressions — including a version of Karloff from his beloved monster movies.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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These questions—and many more—are peppered throughout Leonardo’s writings, reminding him to stay curious and keep asking questions about his world.Laila Marouf, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Clothes with Greasy, Oily, or Waxy Stains Clothing and other washable fabrics, such as cloth napkins, stained by something oily, greasy, or waxy should be washed in the hottest water setting the fabric can tolerate.Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
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The Palestinian question is back on the world agenda, and Israel’s global reputation, already suffering with its half-century occupation of Palestinian territories, is deeply stained.Karl Vick, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkle. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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