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as in spraying
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
pepper the costume with flecks of glitter
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as in sprinkling
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
spilled flour peppered the kitchen floor
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Recent Examples of peppering
Sunnei emerged on the international scene with unexpected and inventive show concepts, and the designers share with Franco Moschino a tongue-in-cheek attitude to fashion, peppering their collections with fashion commentary.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
After doing a little drill work, Lewis spent the rest of the time peppering Morneau with questions.
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Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
The meeting went off the rails when Pelley, a 50-year veteran journalist, began peppering Bilton with questions and accused Weiss of destroying the show’s sterling reputation.
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Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
Hezbollah upped its campaign as well, peppering Israeli troops in southern Lebanon and areas of northern Israel with drones and rocket attacks, according to statements from the group.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
The charm offensive was benefited Rubio peppering in a number of jokes during his hourlong appearance.
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Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 May 2026
Fragrant blooms cover plants in spring, with repeat blooming through summer and fall, peppering the air with their distinctive clove-like scent.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
O’Leary’s just been peppering the house manager with questions about her business and admiring the replica of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man that dominates the entryway.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Netflix is doubling down on film and TV from Argentina, opening a new office in the capital, peppering its slate with four new shows, and dishing updates on various others including the latest season of hit series The Eternaut.
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Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
After doing a little drill work, Lewis spent the rest of the time peppering Morneau with questions.
—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
The meeting went off the rails when Pelley, a 50-year veteran journalist, began peppering Bilton with questions and accused Weiss of destroying the show’s sterling reputation.
—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
Hezbollah upped its campaign as well, peppering Israeli troops in southern Lebanon and areas of northern Israel with drones and rocket attacks, according to statements from the group.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
The charm offensive was benefited Rubio peppering in a number of jokes during his hourlong appearance.
—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 May 2026
Fragrant blooms cover plants in spring, with repeat blooming through summer and fall, peppering the air with their distinctive clove-like scent.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
O’Leary’s just been peppering the house manager with questions about her business and admiring the replica of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man that dominates the entryway.
—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Netflix is doubling down on film and TV from Argentina, opening a new office in the capital, peppering its slate with four new shows, and dishing updates on various others including the latest season of hit series The Eternaut.
—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppering
Verb
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Maintain its wariness of people by throwing a small object at it, making a loud noise or spraying it with a hose.
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Cabrera walked the first two batters of the fifth inning, spraying uncompetitive pitches all around the zone, then got Colorado’s Edouard Julien to strike out looking.
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Clean the oven racks separately by spraying them with white vinegar and sprinkling them with baking soda.
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During Tuesday’s practice, which was the first of three on-field sessions this week, the Dolphins opened up the play-action game during the first 11-on-11 period by sprinkling in some running plays.
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With mannequins dotting the courtyard, the Italian brand made a statement.
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To achieve crisp dots and clean linework at home, Slynko recommends using a dotting tool and a thin detail brush, or reaching for a stamping plate.
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“Peppering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppering. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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