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
Lightly salted chocolate frosting tops off a moist vanilla cake dotted with fresh raspberries.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Our choice today is salted caramel, a taste of the Jersey shore.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
Increase salted butter to ¼ cup and onion to 2 cups.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Those with seafood allergies should also be cautious, as many kimchi recipes contain fish paste or salted shrimp.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Some streets in neighborhoods like Madisonville and Clifton have only been salted or pretreated, not fully plowed.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Jan. 2026
Carmel Main and secondary streets are salted and plowed as snow falls in Carmel.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
Ah, the pistachio and salted caramel, the lemon and the one with the sprinkles.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Jan. 2026
The health secretary, who turned 72 this month and celebrated with a hefty steak, pairs the diet with foods that are fermented, typically meaning they are soaked, salted or cultured to let natural bacteria or yeast break down sugars over time.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Our choice today is salted caramel, a taste of the Jersey shore.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
Increase salted butter to ¼ cup and onion to 2 cups.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Those with seafood allergies should also be cautious, as many kimchi recipes contain fish paste or salted shrimp.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Some streets in neighborhoods like Madisonville and Clifton have only been salted or pretreated, not fully plowed.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Jan. 2026
Carmel Main and secondary streets are salted and plowed as snow falls in Carmel.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
Ah, the pistachio and salted caramel, the lemon and the one with the sprinkles.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Jan. 2026
The health secretary, who turned 72 this month and celebrated with a hefty steak, pairs the diet with foods that are fermented, typically meaning they are soaked, salted or cultured to let natural bacteria or yeast break down sugars over time.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salted
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It is interspersed with archive footage from 65 years ago when islanders were forced to leave Tristan da Cunha after a natural disaster.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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These speeches are interspersed throughout the show, between the other categories — like Commercial, Sports, Documentary Film, etc.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Feb. 2026
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There, he was prescribed brimhana, or tissue regeneration, using a bolus therapy made from goat meat mixed with rice, milk, and spices.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Software Software stocks — which were at the center of a historic sell-off just last week — also got caught up in Thursday's drawdown, but were mixed on Friday morning.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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The last time Tyler came back from an extended absence, in that case to toe issue, he was utilized off the bench in his first game back and then inserted into the starting lineup the next game.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Roast on a rimmed baking sheet until skin is crisp and a thermometer inserted into thickest parts (without touching bones) reads 165°F, about 25 minutes.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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The first quarter took 35 minutes to be completed as both teams combined for nine fouls and 13 turnovers.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The problem was offensive — Ball and Miller combined to shoot 2-for-18 from 3-point land.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Like a fish from a fairy tale, a bouquet of hooks threaded through its lips, The Changeling keeps evading capture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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The result is a fragrance that feels decadent but elegant, like silk threaded with spice.—
Pia Velasco,
Allure,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The design of the sleeveless dress also incorporated a hint of the peekaboo bra layering trend, which saw a red carpet revitalization in 2024 and 2025.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Her wide-leg trousers came in a matching deep blue hue and incorporated cargo pockets.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Salted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salted. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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