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Recent Examples of spicing
The outfield was shrunk, spicing up all games.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
Netflix is spicing up its documentary slate with a new film about the Red Hot Chili Peppers, set to premiere on March 20.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
This is spicing up the genre of outlandish prank videos, which lost their appeal as many channels staged their exploits.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 28 Jan. 2026
Call them the goth girls of the Golden Globes, oozing devil-may-care detachment and spicing up the glittering red carpet procession with a little bit of mystery.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Chef Merito’s Limited Edition Seasoning Bottles Chef Merito is spicing up Día de los Muertos celebrations this year with the launch of their new limited edition Carne and Pollo seasoning bottles, a festive twist on the brand’s beloved blends that bring authentic flavor to every family meal.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Leavy’s suggestions for spicing up baseball reflect the essence of spitballing—a pastime within a pastime.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Expected Tile Applications While tried-and-true materials like subway tile are a classic for a reason, spicing them up by playing with size and layout can lend a fresh look.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
Netflix is spicing up its documentary slate with a new film about the Red Hot Chili Peppers, set to premiere on March 20.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
This is spicing up the genre of outlandish prank videos, which lost their appeal as many channels staged their exploits.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 28 Jan. 2026
Call them the goth girls of the Golden Globes, oozing devil-may-care detachment and spicing up the glittering red carpet procession with a little bit of mystery.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Chef Merito’s Limited Edition Seasoning Bottles Chef Merito is spicing up Día de los Muertos celebrations this year with the launch of their new limited edition Carne and Pollo seasoning bottles, a festive twist on the brand’s beloved blends that bring authentic flavor to every family meal.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Fortunately, that something can be as easy as spicing it with ginger, perfuming it with florals or smoke, or easier still and our favorite version, adding a grapefruit peel to the shaker tin before shaking on ice.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Leavy’s suggestions for spicing up baseball reflect the essence of spitballing—a pastime within a pastime.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Expected Tile Applications While tried-and-true materials like subway tile are a classic for a reason, spicing them up by playing with size and layout can lend a fresh look.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicing
flavoring
Verb
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That moisture then dissolves the salt, creating a concentrated brine that's reabsorbed into the meat, flavoring it throughout.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Pour the hot water onto the ginseng root and add honey or whatever flavoring you’d like.—
PubSubHub User,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Spicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicing. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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