spiced

past tense of spice
as in flavored
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored spice the stew with more pepper

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Recent Examples of spiced Smoked, spiced maple syrup and vanilla bean dominate the midpalate before cinnamon builds and lends its own heat to the ethanol. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The cobbler is spiced with the cinnamon and nutmeg flavors missing in food-service cobblers, and the peaches still have snap. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026 Glazed baby back ribs, satisfyingly sticky and spiced with gochujang, come smothered with melting mozzarella for crazy long cheese pulls on Chicago-style, falling-off-the-bone pork. Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Jump to Nutrition Facts This warmly spiced and lightly sweet oatmeal can be made with cow’s milk or plant milk, depending on your preference. Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 17 Aug. 2026 Mexican coffee and hot chocolate are both spiced with cinnamon. René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 Along the way, Second Dinner has also found a good rhythm with limited-time game modes that spiced up the weekend and offered compelling rewards such as Ozymandias and Mother Askani. Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 Ambery, woody, musky, spiced, and leather, fall scents mirror summer’s lightweight and sun-drenched with moody, cozy notes. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026 My favorite was the tender and flavorful North African spiced short ribs by chef Tanya Holland of Brown Sugar Kitchen, in Oakland, California. Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiced
flavored
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  • The corn relish is flavored with lime juice and jalapenos for an ideal kick.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The tender meat is flavored with ranch powder, gravy mix, and pepperoncini peppers.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Spiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiced. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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