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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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They were sprayed without any warning or apparent provocation.—
Bob Ortega,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Chopper 3 was over the scene where three boats were spraying water on the barge.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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From March to May, the hiking trails are sprinkled with vibrant yellow desert marigolds, deep purple lupines, and bright red and orange Indian paintbrush blooms, among other varieties.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The chain has more than a few Charlotte restaurants with spots in Madison Park, Steele Creek and East Charlotte, plus others sprinkled across the metro — Concord, Kannapolis, Fort Mill and Rock Hill (the latter two opened in 2024).—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Set within a sprawling Mediterranean estate dotted with olive trees, jasmine, and prickly pear, the property feels serene and secluded.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The historic district is just a few blocks wide, with the Gulf on one side, the Intracoastal on the other, and a walkable little downtown dotted with shops and galleries in between.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pepper. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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