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as in sprayed
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
pepper the costume with flecks of glitter
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as in dotted
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
spilled flour peppered the kitchen floor
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Recent Examples of peppered
Thomas Drance, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Sarah’s demise happens early on in the film, but her presence is still peppered throughout via flashbacks, momentary flashes mid-scene and photographic reminders.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
He was peppered by a barrage of shots and chances in the final period, when the Canucks were barely clinging on.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The first impression when entering is how dramatic the ceilings are in this double-height apartment, followed up by an appreciation for the plants peppered throughout the neutral-toned space.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Sending pinch-runner Jason Heyward from first base to third base in the decisive four-run seventh inning, Tatis peppered reliever Hector Neris’ sinker to center field.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Congressional Republicans repeatedly peppered Maher and Kruger with accusations regarding their coverage of the COVID-19 origins lab leak theory, Russian collusion, and Hunter Biden’s laptop.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Chelsea turned the screw and peppered City with threatening attacks.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Allen was peppered in the third, but only Olivier could solve him.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
That was apparent even in the first period, as the Canucks — a team that’s struggled enormously all season to generate looks and scoring chances — peppered their old teammate DeSmith with all manner of quality chances.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Sarah’s demise happens early on in the film, but her presence is still peppered throughout via flashbacks, momentary flashes mid-scene and photographic reminders.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
He was peppered by a barrage of shots and chances in the final period, when the Canucks were barely clinging on.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The first impression when entering is how dramatic the ceilings are in this double-height apartment, followed up by an appreciation for the plants peppered throughout the neutral-toned space.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Sending pinch-runner Jason Heyward from first base to third base in the decisive four-run seventh inning, Tatis peppered reliever Hector Neris’ sinker to center field.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Congressional Republicans repeatedly peppered Maher and Kruger with accusations regarding their coverage of the COVID-19 origins lab leak theory, Russian collusion, and Hunter Biden’s laptop.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Chelsea turned the screw and peppered City with threatening attacks.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Allen was peppered in the third, but only Olivier could solve him.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppered
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The 13-minute show featured over 250 drones creating colorful animations in the sky over Park Avenue in downtown San Jose.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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The black chord piece featured six gold fish — with various colorful gems as eyes — as well as a small jade-colored fish.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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In its announcement, the fire agency urged visitors to stay on marked trails, avoid climbing on or around waterfalls, and keep a safe distance from slippery or steep areas.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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All books, media, and collectibles on the deck, inside the Book Nook, and in the Community Room will be half off the marked price.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One of his images features a mostly dry riverbed, its sand mysteriously streaked.—
Alex Cuadros,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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Then, the plant emits some sort of gas right into Devin’s face, and his mug once again becomes streaked in black.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Peppered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppered. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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