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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
Stories about Maris' unusual requests and her relationship with Niles (David Hyde Pierce) peppered the show's run.
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Simply put, more beds – even when clustered in a slice of the county that, hospital-wise, is already well served – could lessen the load at the 30-plus big hospitals that pepper all of Orange County.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
With roomy bike lanes peppered throughout downtown, exploring is a breeze.
—Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Early January is supposed to be a time when local NBA broadcasts pepper you with demands to vote for players on your favorite team to make the All-Star Game.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Simply put, more beds – even when clustered in a slice of the county that, hospital-wise, is already well served – could lessen the load at the 30-plus big hospitals that pepper all of Orange County.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
With roomy bike lanes peppered throughout downtown, exploring is a breeze.
—Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Early January is supposed to be a time when local NBA broadcasts pepper you with demands to vote for players on your favorite team to make the All-Star Game.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pepper
Verb
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Omar was hosting a town hall event in North Minneapolis on Tuesday evening when a man in a black jacket rushed toward the podium and sprayed her with a liquid.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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Omar, a Democrat, was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up to her and sprayed her with a substance while yelling at her.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Brush top of crust with egg, then sprinkle remaining ⅓ cup sliced almonds over in a thin layer.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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For powder, dampen the fabric and then sprinkle powder on each stain.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cooper Flagg jerseys dotted the arena.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Kenneth Cole Classic Wool Walker Coat The three-button closure dotting the collar of this Kenneth Cole coat is unique yet totally timeless.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pepper. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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