SPRINKLING Synonyms: 211 Similar and Opposite Words

sprinkling 1 of 3

noun

ˈspriŋ-kliŋ

Definition of sprinkling

as in handful

a small number a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport

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as in splash

a very small amount just a sprinkling of experience with the computer program

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sprinkling

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adjective

as in drizzling

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sprinkling

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verb

present participle of sprinkle

as in spraying

to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on sprinkle the newly seeded lawn with water

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as in dotting

to mark with small spots especially unevenly sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut

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Recent Examples of sprinkling

Noun

McLean and his team are working around the clock, sprinkling water on the course only in the mornings and evenings, barely enough moisture to keep the blades of grass alive. — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 16 July 2026 The rice and vegetables soak up the sweet soy sauce mixture and are accented with a sprinkling of green onions. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Verb

In her Tinker Bell costume, Ashley seems as thirsty for a peach as Shamea is, reveling in the opportunity to tell her side of the story but obviously sprinkling her own fairy dust of exaggeration into the narrative. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 July 2026 Then, sprinkling in frequent, intentional movement throughout the workday. — Jakob Roze, Health, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sprinkling

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkling

Noun

But with limited opportunities for pickups, and a handful of their own seats to defend, Democrats' ability to take back control of the chamber has appeared to be an uphill battle.

— Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
The advent of rankings allowed players to earn their way into tournaments, but the owners and directors still held onto a handful of slots for their favorites, which became known as wild cards.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of handful

Noun

Sprouse’s first collections in the mid-1980s made a major splash, melding graffiti prints, a playful ’60s aesthetic, and bright Day-Glo colors that won admirers such as Andy Warhol.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
The bagels are the creations of Moreira, who grew up in Argentina but learned quickly how to make bagels that caused a splash.

— Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of splash

Adjective

The Flo Shutoff system from Moen connects to your pipes and detects leaks—from drippy pipes to massive bursts—and automatically closes the main valve to prevent flooding damage.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
Uncle Jimmy hung back by the drippy windows at the rear of the kitchen nursing a Schlitz.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of drippy

Verb

Avoid spraying liquids directly to prevent damage to internal components and ports.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
If additional hold is needed, Marjan recommends spraying Paul Mitchell Firm Hold Super Clean Extra Hairspray on the roots and brushing back before wrapping a second elastic around everything.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of spraying

Verb

Deficits in Arizona will be as common as saguaros dotting the landscape.

— Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
The scoring was tit for tat to the end, with winger Stravino Jacobs and captain Marcell Coetzee dotting down for the Bulls, and Carter and Wallace Sititi replying for New Zealand's second straight 50-pointer.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of dotting

Noun

The couple later moved the restaurant to its current location at 1300 Lawrence Ave.

— Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
School placements for the couple's children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, were part of the decision concerning the timing of the family's move, but a source told ABC News there were also many things that fell into place.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of couple

Noun

So, with her back garden pantry set to soon look more potatoes-and-carrots than homegrown orange orchard, will the Duchess keep the all-Americana, Netflix-y glimmer and gloss?

— Chandler Tregaskes, Vanity Fair, 22 Aug. 2026
That rapid growth has provided a glimmer of hope in Hollywood, where optimism has been in short supply.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of glimmer

Adjective

On a drizzly day at Wrigley Field, 20-year-old rookie Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood fanned 20 batters.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
What else is going on Southern California can expect a cloudy, drizzly week as a cold system from the Pacific Northwest moves south.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026

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