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as in to sprinkle
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
spilled flour peppered the kitchen floor
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Recent Examples of pepper
The rest of the cast creates a convincing family, given and found, around our hero, and there are details aplenty that help the show stick: Jokes are peppered in consistently enough to recognize each character as much more than a vehicle for exposition.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 June 2025
The judge peppered Reuveni with questions: How was Abrego Garcia seized?
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 23 June 2025
As the Panthers continued to pepper Skinner with high-danger scoring chances, Matthew Tkachuk put another in the net with 47 seconds left in the first period.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
The officer told Franklin to shut up several times, peppering his words with expletives.
—Maia Nehme, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 June 2025
The judge peppered Reuveni with questions: How was Abrego Garcia seized?
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 23 June 2025
As the Panthers continued to pepper Skinner with high-danger scoring chances, Matthew Tkachuk put another in the net with 47 seconds left in the first period.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
The officer told Franklin to shut up several times, peppering his words with expletives.
—Maia Nehme, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pepper
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Equipped with 26 powerful spray jets,12internal directional sprays, and 10 external swirling jets, this automatic baby bottle cleaner ensures no residue or buildup remains, even in hard-to-reach spots.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Vector control officials in the Sacramento region are spraying insecticide to limit the spread of West Nile.—
Ethan Wolin
July 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 July 2025
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With eviction looming by their landlord’s 6 p.m. deadline, these two embark upon a manic ride to come up with cash, with simple errands turning into shady pawn shop dealings, impromptu blood donations and sneaker hustles (with surprise celebrity encounters sprinkling their affairs).—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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At a typical gathering, one by one, each ingredient is added to the dish on a platter, with the host sprinkling nuts, seeds, spices and dressing over the salad.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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The quaint town is still dotted with old ceramic workshops, and some showrooms and museums like the and home to the Musée Magnelli, Musée de la Céramique, housed in a 16th-century château.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Yachts dot the harbor of Positano, and the beach clubs are bouncing.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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“Pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pepper. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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