sprinkles 1 of 2

noun

plural of sprinkle
1
as in rainfalls
a light or fine rain decided it was not worth carrying an umbrella for just a sprinkle

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2
as in handfuls
a small number received only a sprinkle of suggestions for the name of the school mascot

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sprinkles

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sprinkle
1
as in sprays
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on sprinkle the newly seeded lawn with water

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2
as in dots
to mark with small spots especially unevenly sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut

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Recent Examples of sprinkles
Noun
Dip yours in a red, white, or blue coating and top with sprinkles in the same color. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026 The menu includes classic flavors like plain glazed, milk chocolate and vanilla with sprinkles. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 As the workweek closes, expect a few sprinkles to start Friday morning, along with plenty of clouds. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Consider using drip irrigation rather than quick, daily overhead sprinkles. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 The Freedom Ring Doughnut, an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in white icing, blue sprinkles and white stars, piped with red icing stripes. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 July 2026 The slush float includes layers of DQ Cherry Misty slush, soft serve ice cream and blue raspberry Misty slush with festive star sprinkles, the company said. — Don Sweeney, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2026 Bakery Pick up some America 250 cake doughnuts covered with icing and red, white and blue sprinkles, or other treats perfect for a backyard celebration like strawberry and cheese coffee cake, banana whip cream pie and strawberry-rhubarb pie. — Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 But also, until Labor Day, the tea chain is serving a limited-time Blue Razzler Energy Refresher topped with vanilla cold foam and red, white, and blue sprinkles in a commemorative America’s 250th cup. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
Verb
Use a watering can or hose that sprinkles the water to evenly distribute it among the seeds. — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026 Groff sprinkles this punchy, athletic syntax over a slew of intricate settings. — Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026 Much like Knives Out, the movie takes a much more lighthearted approach and sprinkles humor throughout. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025 Pastry chef Sahar Shomali, Kouzeh’s owner, sprinkles her version with black and white sesame seeds, cumin and fresh dill. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026 In honor of the Niners’ 80th season, the video takes us on a house tour through the decades that sprinkles their opponents’ objects in each room. — Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 15 May 2026 But for every shirt bearing a slogan, there were ten cheeks covered in (biodegradable) glitter like the kind that Diggins sprinkles on her face before every race. — Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026 Use Cinnamon for Plants For outdoor plants, Guerrera sprinkles cinnamon on the soil to naturally kill fungus gnat larvae. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026 The shareable treat features Galactic Brownie ice cream, fudge drizzle, M&Ms candies, and Halloween sprinkles atop a double fudge brownie crust. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkles
  1. rainfalls
  2. handfuls
  3. sprays
  4. dots
  5. drizzles
  6. couples
  7. peppers
  8. flecks
Noun
  • Recent storms and heavy rainfalls caused the area to flood again, prompting the city to jump back into action.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Wild extremes of temperature, a heat dome, a potent bomb cyclone blizzard, epic rainfalls and violent tornadoes have wreaked weather havoc across the nation.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Definition of rainfalls
Noun
  • Instead of grabbing handfuls straight from the bag, serve it in a small bowl or buy individual packs to help manage portions.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 27 June 2026
  • For me, part of the appeal is that no two handfuls ever taste exactly the same.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Definition of handfuls
Verb
  • In the confusion, Paula is able to subdue Sky by nailing his hand to the ground and then sprays Ashley in the face with the dry shampoo before fleeing the scene.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 June 2026
  • Fulton is already taking precautions and sprays her 150 cattle with a fly-killing liquid.
    — Dawn White, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Definition of sprays
Verb
  • Prepare to be dazzled from Warsaw’s highest viewing terrace atop Varso Tower, which proudly dots the skyline, before eating your way through the innovative food halls that define the coolest neighborhoods.
    — Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
  • Japanese linens top the bed, and designer furniture dots the living space.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Definition of dots
Noun
  • When installed correctly, with the proper slope, however, many models offer some protection from drizzles or light showers, but this isn’t a guarantee.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
  • From sauces and drizzles to fresh and cooked toppings, each of these creative ideas will bring your easy frozen dinner up a notch.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Definition of drizzles
Noun
  • A lot of couples just don’t attend cocktail hour because of photos and that’s totally fine.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • While delaying benefits is typically optimal, a hypothetical 22% cut by 2033 significantly shifts optimal claiming ages for many single individuals, potentially encouraging earlier filing, but often not for married couples.
    — Steve Vernon, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of couples
Verb
  • Instead, each child interacts only with a sophisticated artificial intelligence, which peppers them with questions about everything from mathematics to philosophy.
    — Niral Shah, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Instead, the original body features a patina that peppers its exterior and is a point of celebration, preserved and maintained for true uniqueness.
    — Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025
Definition of peppers
Verb
  • The glittery flecks catch the sun just-so, adding up to a low-key statement swimsuit.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
  • With toasted pastry flecks in a buttercream, chocolate ganache, and real pastry cream, this recipe does the pastry justice.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Definition of flecks

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