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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 streets are brimming with culture, as homes and buildings peppered throughout the town are adorned with beautiful, colorful murals featuring Black men and women.
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Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
But in many smaller ways, Harris peppers her narrative with places where the Biden White House undercut her or failed to support her.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
The gap in government services will be painful, and Democratic senators and aides report constituents are already peppering them with questions about the shutdown.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Whisk together flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large shallow bowl.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
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Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
But in many smaller ways, Harris peppers her narrative with places where the Biden White House undercut her or failed to support her.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
The gap in government services will be painful, and Democratic senators and aides report constituents are already peppering them with questions about the shutdown.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Whisk together flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large shallow bowl.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pepper
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 9 Nov. 2025.
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