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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
Cheney fired a 28-gauge shotgun, peppering Whittington’s face, neck and chest with birdshot.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
In another deft setlist touch, the band peppered the older favorites between newer songs instead of frontloading them or storing them for the big finish.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 3 Nov. 2025
Enjoy it raw or lightly steamed with olive oil, salt, and pepper for the most nutrients and best flavor.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Additionally, analysts will likely pepper management with questions about oral GLP-1 orforglipron, a potential driver of growth next year and beyond.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
In another deft setlist touch, the band peppered the older favorites between newer songs instead of frontloading them or storing them for the big finish.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 3 Nov. 2025
Enjoy it raw or lightly steamed with olive oil, salt, and pepper for the most nutrients and best flavor.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Additionally, analysts will likely pepper management with questions about oral GLP-1 orforglipron, a potential driver of growth next year and beyond.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pepper
Verb
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In a Facebook post, officials said a security camera recorded the man spraying the dogs in their faces while they were secured in their yard.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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After spraying just one time, the standout aspect of this product was without a doubt its distinct, refreshing smell.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Others, like Havaizinho, were sprinkled with rustic beach huts selling sugarcane juice and beer, along with vendors renting umbrellas and chairs.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Their twist on candy cane ice cream is refreshing, a little punchy, and sprinkled with peppermint candy for a little festive flair.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Yellow evidence markers dotted the ground and what appeared to be clothing laid on the pavement.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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Afterward, pop over to Reno to explore the public art sculptures from Burning Man, which dot the downtown area.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pepper. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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