spicing

present participle of spice
as in flavoring
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 spicing 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 Accessories are getting bolder and spicing up looks. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025 The Pickup and Good Fortune Keke Palmer is spicing things up. Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spicing
flavoring
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  • Seeds are used in making artificial maple syrup and in flavoring certain beverages and tobaccos.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Spicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spicing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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