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to mark with small spots especially unevenly
spilled flour peppered the kitchen floor
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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
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
As rain peppered the tarp covering Yankee Stadium’s infield, Yesavage strolled around the Blue Jays clubhouse below.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 May 2026
On Tuesday, members of Congress peppered Blanche with questions about the fund.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Drawing on the rich palette of the rugs and the family's heritage, Palmieri Schwartz peppered in pops of saffron, red, and jewel tones.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
Becerra peppered his speech with bursts of Spanish.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Anything other than sitting in front of a camera and getting peppered by angry Wildcats fans drunk on bourbon and filled with disappointment.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Zilis peppered her speech with unusual phrases and occasional sarcasm.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Most peppered their answers with biographical details and accomplishments, while focusing their attacks on rivals with an eye to disrupting the latest poll positions.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 May 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
Rhodes peppered Gunther with punches, a bionic elbow and a Pedigree for a nearfall.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
As rain peppered the tarp covering Yankee Stadium’s infield, Yesavage strolled around the Blue Jays clubhouse below.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 May 2026
On Tuesday, members of Congress peppered Blanche with questions about the fund.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Drawing on the rich palette of the rugs and the family's heritage, Palmieri Schwartz peppered in pops of saffron, red, and jewel tones.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
Becerra peppered his speech with bursts of Spanish.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Anything other than sitting in front of a camera and getting peppered by angry Wildcats fans drunk on bourbon and filled with disappointment.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Zilis peppered her speech with unusual phrases and occasional sarcasm.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Most peppered their answers with biographical details and accomplishments, while focusing their attacks on rivals with an eye to disrupting the latest poll positions.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppered
Verb
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The Haitian players danced on the field after the game and sprayed each other with water bottles.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Suddenly, with room to breathe, Potapova sprinted through the tiebreak, winning 7 of 8 points, as Gauff sprayed errors every which way.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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They can also be folded into batters for cookies, baked oatmeal, or quick breads like banana bread—or, for a pretty garnish, sprinkled on top just before baking.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
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And this time there were a few defensive mistakes sprinkled in, as well.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Barça fancy the idea of signing Silva according to Mundo Deportivo, and the Portuguese international is eager to sign on the dotted line to don Blaugrana.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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If the ratio breaks higher, through the black dotted down trendline, the question of which sector has the advantage heading into the back half of 2026 will finally be answered — technology.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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In the Menil work, the central character is an artist brandishing a bouquet of colored pencils, surrounded by a seraphic tumble of monochrome extras that are her handiwork.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The ones still managing to a colored dashboard will be answering for it.—
Yonesy Nunez,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Despite the colorful comparisons, Williams and Tsien based the museum’s shape on a visual of four hands coming together, promoting the idea that many hands shape a place, according to the center.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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This simple recipe uses red and yellow heirloom tomatoes for a colorful contrast.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The delicate stippled pattern is reminiscent of shifting clouds that add depth and movement while maintaining an airiness.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
25 May 2026
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Watch for yellow, stippled leaves, especially on flowering or fruiting plants.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Toad Lily Toad lily (Tricyrtis hirta) is another standout choice for the shady spots in your garden, with purple and white speckled blooms that are sure to catch eyes in late summer and fall.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
27 May 2026
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This pair featured a silver Swoosh and a subtle speckled shimmer throughout.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Drivers will follow a marked route that goes through West Des Moines, Clive and Urbandale when the interstate is closed overnight.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
25 May 2026
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That is a marked contrast to McFarlane eulogising about his players after that draw away to City in his first game.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Peppered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppered. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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