peppered 1 of 2

past tense of pepper

peppered

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of peppered
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
Adjective
  • All of the chunks were from the west side which was covered by colorful graffiti, and thus more likely to sell.
    Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
  • As long as they're given full sun, these colorful flowers will cover fences and arbors with luscious, layered blooms in June and July, then again later in the summer.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The benefits of vacations can be profound, including a marked improvement in physical and mental health.
    Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
  • According to Idaho law, if any part of a car passes the limit line — or a crosswalk in the absence of a marked white stopping line — then no law was broken.
    Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2025
Adjective
  • One of his images features a mostly dry riverbed, its sand mysteriously streaked.
    Alex Cuadros, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2025
  • 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 4 Aug. 2025.

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