as in interspersed
to scatter or set here and there among other things
the old sailor salted his tale of the voyage with crude anecdotes and rough language
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Recent Examples of salted
The treat features vanilla ice cream, salted caramel sauce, and churro bites, according to a Costco social media post featuring a description of the dessert.
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Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
The Angel’s Envy Series Cask Strength Bourbon's taste profile begins with cherry cordial and salted caramel that lead into a rich, layered palate of apple cider, red wine notes, and creamy ganache.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The cheese is salted and aged, with the temperature and humidity closely monitored throughout the process.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The pints have 12 grams of protein and come in chocolate, coffee, salted caramel, strawberry and vanilla flavors.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The locals take codfish that’s been salted and reconstitute it and crisp it, then mix it with things like potatoes.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
The menu riffs on typical Spanish and Mediterranean flavors—croquettes, paella, salted cod, and a few crowd-pleasing dishes like burgers and steak.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Chocolate Frosting For chocolate frosting, in a medium saucepan heat salted butter and unsweetened chocolate, cut up, over low until melted.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Plantain chips, served with a spicy aji amarillo dipping sauce, and salted edamame beans set the tone of the signature tasting menu.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
The Angel’s Envy Series Cask Strength Bourbon's taste profile begins with cherry cordial and salted caramel that lead into a rich, layered palate of apple cider, red wine notes, and creamy ganache.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The cheese is salted and aged, with the temperature and humidity closely monitored throughout the process.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The pints have 12 grams of protein and come in chocolate, coffee, salted caramel, strawberry and vanilla flavors.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The locals take codfish that’s been salted and reconstitute it and crisp it, then mix it with things like potatoes.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
The menu riffs on typical Spanish and Mediterranean flavors—croquettes, paella, salted cod, and a few crowd-pleasing dishes like burgers and steak.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Chocolate Frosting For chocolate frosting, in a medium saucepan heat salted butter and unsweetened chocolate, cut up, over low until melted.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Plantain chips, served with a spicy aji amarillo dipping sauce, and salted edamame beans set the tone of the signature tasting menu.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salted
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That year's pages showcased Richard Sears' talent for homespun, conversational copywriting in listings for watches, jewelry, saddles, carriages, musical instruments, revolvers and sporting goods interspersed with quality guarantees and customer testimonials.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Then, the ocher reveals itself as a carpet of yellow blooms, the mauve a blaze of deep purple interspersed with lighter lavender.—
Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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When mixed with compost or fertilizer, flaxseeds can help retain moisture for your pots and containers.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Traders showed little initial reaction to the report, with stock market futures slightly higher and Treasury yields mixed.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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This permanent chip is inserted under the skin on the scruff of their neck and can’t be tampered with.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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Paramount has also started opening sports inventory to commercials that are inserted in programmatic fashion, making some of its top programming available in new ways that might bring in a wider array of ad backers.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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During the series, the teams combined for an NHL-record 45 goals in the first four games of a seven-game series, and 312 penalty minutes (158 of those coming in Philadelphia's 8-4 Game 3 victory, which put the Flyers ahead 3-0 in the series).—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Creators on DeviantArt enjoy the convenience, security, and user-friendliness of modern internet retail platforms combined with the broad reach and audience-building features of mainstream social media.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Making our way to compatibility, all three Mission 1s go with all of GoPro's existing mounts – magnetic, conventional, and threaded.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Apr. 2026
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Article continues below Star clusters and dimmer nebulas are visible threaded through the galactic plane, while the Large Magellanic Cloud — a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way — appears as a hazy patch of light to the bottom right of the shot.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Other important ceremonial garments are also on display, including the Queen’s wedding dress, from 1947, another Hartnell creation that incorporated not just the white rose of the House of York but also featured orange blossoms, a symbol of fertility.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Despite some gestures at Austin exploring his half-Korean heritage through a flirtation with Park’s assistant Eunice (Seoyeon Jang), the subplot is never smoothly incorporated.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Salted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salted. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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