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
  • Other varieties provide additional design elements such as interesting bark, colorful fruits, and fabulous fall foliage to enhance the garden all year long.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
  • Kelce attended the event wearing a white muscle tank, patriotic shorts, and white sneakers, accompanied by a colorful baseball cap.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • This new appointment, which Anderson has had for nearly three weeks, represents a marked departure from his former role as the Commissioner of Police of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
    Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Cops were also investigating a Wednesday morning arson incident of a 911 call around 8:11 a.m. involving an unoccupied marked NYPD van that sustained fire damage to a tire on its right passenger side near Kellogg’s Diner, at Metropolitan and Union Aves., in Williamsburg.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 June 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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