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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 forecast troubled some on the council, who peppered staff with requests for more information on how to fix the city’s financial future and expressed their anxiety over the impending budget hole.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
In theory, cities could pepper them across every stop sign and traffic light.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
The first phase in the early hours saw Tomahawk cruise missiles and long-range precision munitions and what are known as stand-off munitions from aircraft pepper the outer regions of Iran.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
The Rams controlled the pace for the majority of the first period, peppering Hawks goaltender Connor Kotwicki with several strong shots.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
In theory, cities could pepper them across every stop sign and traffic light.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
The first phase in the early hours saw Tomahawk cruise missiles and long-range precision munitions and what are known as stand-off munitions from aircraft pepper the outer regions of Iran.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
The Rams controlled the pace for the majority of the first period, peppering Hawks goaltender Connor Kotwicki with several strong shots.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pepper
Verb
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To function safely in high-temperature conditions, the robot’s body includes a self-spraying water-cooling system and a specialized insulation structure.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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The best time to spray is in the morning or late afternoon when the weather is calm.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The plans are sprinkled with pay-for-play.—
Edwin C. Yohnka,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Its mild garlic flavor is used the same way as onion chives, sprinkled over salads, potatoes, soups, and stews.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trunks, roots, and branches dot the sand, creating an ethereal landscape that begs for its photo to be taken.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Accessories, again, were pared back—silvery dotted Manolo Blahnik pumps (again sourced by Lili Aghaei of The Vintage Marché), and long drop diamond earrings by Chopard.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pepper. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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