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Recent Examples of peppered
Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The peppered bird seed is perfectly safe for our avian friends, but rodents really don’t like it.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Members of Community Board 12 alerted the 66th Precinct on Tuesday after the hateful graffiti was found peppered throughout the park.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
And still, given that Spurs’ creative issues persist and Monaco peppered Vicario’s goal with 23 shots, seemingly slicing through a defence which had previously looked so secure with ease, Tottenham escaped with another away point.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Yes, it's all peppered throughout.
—Erin McMullen, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
In those early days, Nola’s bath time routine became peppered with questions.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In it, ink markings peppered her features, illustrating exactly where a surgeon would soon cut her skin open.
—Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Fresh berries are peppered throughout the casserole while a blueberry-maple syrup is reserved for serving.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
This is the latest lawsuit in a series that recently peppered Fairfield, Greenwich, Stonington, Bethel and Stratford among other communities.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Administration figures peppered public remarks, publications and social media posts with the phrase.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
More subtle hints are peppered throughout the story.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
The orphaned wells are peppered across the county, with most being close to the Fort Collins area.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Van Auken, entering a building on Linden Boulevard, peppered the team leaders with practical questions.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Other vegetarian items include a black peppered tofu dish with rice that can also be ordered vegan.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The peppered bird seed is perfectly safe for our avian friends, but rodents really don’t like it.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Members of Community Board 12 alerted the 66th Precinct on Tuesday after the hateful graffiti was found peppered throughout the park.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
And still, given that Spurs’ creative issues persist and Monaco peppered Vicario’s goal with 23 shots, seemingly slicing through a defence which had previously looked so secure with ease, Tottenham escaped with another away point.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Yes, it's all peppered throughout.
—Erin McMullen, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
In those early days, Nola’s bath time routine became peppered with questions.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
Artworks by Dominican artists are peppered throughout the building, lending the resort a gallery-like vibe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In it, ink markings peppered her features, illustrating exactly where a surgeon would soon cut her skin open.
—Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Fresh berries are peppered throughout the casserole while a blueberry-maple syrup is reserved for serving.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
This is the latest lawsuit in a series that recently peppered Fairfield, Greenwich, Stonington, Bethel and Stratford among other communities.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Administration figures peppered public remarks, publications and social media posts with the phrase.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
More subtle hints are peppered throughout the story.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
The orphaned wells are peppered across the county, with most being close to the Fort Collins area.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Van Auken, entering a building on Linden Boulevard, peppered the team leaders with practical questions.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppered
Verb
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The leak required a large-scale decontamination operation in which people had to remove their clothes and be sprayed down, authorities said.—
John Raby,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The leak required a large scale decontamination operation where people had to remove all their clothes and be sprayed down, authorities said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Diamonds are sprinkled only along the tips of the beans and on the dial and bezel.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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Roasted pumpkin seeds and diced jalapenos sprinkled on top add heat and crunch.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Similar to the actress’s blouse, this Amazon find has billowy long sleeves, a playful dotted print, and a tie neckline that adds extra fashion flair when poking out from under spring jackets and blazers.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Cane-Like Begonias Cane-like begonias, known as angel wings, are known for their glossy, dotted, or hairy foliage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Portage police added that while some students play the game safely using brightly colored water guns, others have created dangerous situations that can trigger panic.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The towering pylon's entire facade lights up with colored LEDs that change according to the time of day, as well as the seasons.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jobs was in charge of the flashy stuff like the new, colorful iMac.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cranberries and lemons come together to create a colorful dessert that's both tangy and sweet.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Look for fine webbing and speckled or stippled leaves, which are signs of their presence, says Harvell.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Grating anything is usually a knuckle-threatening chore—but this stippled ceramic dish from Japan makes it into its own soothing ritual, turning a brown stem into liquidish gold with a few easy rubs.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
19 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Common rattlesnakes in California include the Mojave, northern Pacific, red, sidewinder, speckled and western diamondback rattlesnakes.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The leaf shapes vary, including speckled colors.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There’s also a marked interest in petite cakes for smaller (or even solo) gatherings.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
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Nearly two dozen marked and unmarked police cars from different agencies were involved in the chase at some point.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Peppered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppered. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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