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Synonyms for Sprinkle (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby):
scattering, sprinkling

WordNet sense 2 (rain gently):
patter, pitter-patter, spatter, spit

WordNet sense 3 (distribute loosely):
disperse, dot, dust, scatter

WordNet sense 4 (cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force):
splash, splosh

WordNet sense 5 (the act of sprinkling or splashing water):
sparge

WordNet sense 6 (scatter with liquid; wet lightly):
besprinkle


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