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as in to sprinkle
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
spilled flour peppered the kitchen floor
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Recent Examples of pepper
McCollum relayed the report to then-Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson, who peppered him.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The water is fed by 72-degree springs, so if your lungs are up for it, pepper the relaxation under the sun with some underwater forays.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Even more breathtaking than Williams' entrance, though, was her brief scene beside the bed of Jen's dying grandfather, which would ultimately kick off the first of countless tearjerker moments peppered throughout the series.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 24 May 2025
Barnsley Resort in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains has welcomed guests since the 1990s, and this spring, the 3,000-acre getaway unveiled the first stage of a resort-wide overhaul—a $6.2 million reimagining of the 39 standalone cottages peppered throughout the grounds.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The water is fed by 72-degree springs, so if your lungs are up for it, pepper the relaxation under the sun with some underwater forays.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Even more breathtaking than Williams' entrance, though, was her brief scene beside the bed of Jen's dying grandfather, which would ultimately kick off the first of countless tearjerker moments peppered throughout the series.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 24 May 2025
Barnsley Resort in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains has welcomed guests since the 1990s, and this spring, the 3,000-acre getaway unveiled the first stage of a resort-wide overhaul—a $6.2 million reimagining of the 39 standalone cottages peppered throughout the grounds.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pepper
Verb
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Hammerhead worms can also be sprayed with a combination of citrus oil (like orange essence) and vinegar, the Texas Invasive Species Institute states.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Any proposals that recommend routine insecticide spraying of your trees and shrubs should be questioned.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Remove from the heat and sprinkle the gelatin over the top and let stand for about 5 minutes.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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It’s topped with various treats like toffee pieces, caramel popcorn, and golden star sprinkles.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Starting from the broad goal of providing more shade, the process expanded in 2021 and eventually resulted in the planters that now dot the streets.—
Thomas E. Weber,
Time,
6 June 2025
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Below the artwork, fresh plantings of pincushion protea flowers in a rainbow of colors dot a linear garden, brightening up a path students and teachers will walk every day.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
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“Pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pepper. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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