Synonyms of peppering

peppering

verb

present participle of pepper

1

as in spraying

to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on

pepper the costume with flecks of glitter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spraying
• sprinkling
• dotting
• scattering
• strewing
• spotting
• dusting
• sowing
• bestrewing
• blanketing
• drizzling
• studding
• flecking
• dappling
• spattering
• speckling
• stippling
• bespattering

2

as in sprinkling

to mark with small spots especially unevenly

spilled flour peppered the kitchen floor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sprinkling
• dotting
• spotting
• staining
• flecking
• dyeing
• dappling
• blotching
• speckling
• specking
• stippling
• shooting
• mottling
• interspersing
• freckling
• splotching
• striping
• blotting
• marbling
• barring
• streaking
• spattering
• studding
• banding
• setting
• bespattering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of peppering

DeSantis was in command during moments like that, peppering Donalds and others with the questions. — Michael Van Sickler, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Pearce is by turns low-key hilarious and intimidating as the unerringly sure-of-himself businessman, peppering his conversation with colorful Australianisms and profanity while never relaxing his laser focus. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

For months, online ads have been peppering audiences with glimpses of Buddy, a ’90s children’s TV unicorn who turns creepy and murderous in what IndieWire called way back at Sundance the first great Midnight Movie of 2026. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2026

Featuring cameos from Latin superstars like Peso Pluma, J Balvin and Ryan Castro, the LP itself is hard to define as simply house music; RØZ is known best for peppering its EDM with a heavy dose of Latino sazon. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Finding all these guys, and so many more peppering the scene, served as an important reminder. — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026

As an amateur race car driver, the villa’s owner wanted elements of his passion peppering the interior. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Yamal was a thorn in Saudi Arabia’s side, drifting infield to unleash shots from distance but also peppering the penalty area with wicked deliveries from the right flank. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Wright asked, peppering in a rather colorful adjective. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 June 2026