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as in to sprinkle
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
spilled flour peppered the kitchen floor
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McFadden peppered both sides with questions during arguments over a lawsuit the AP filed Friday saying that its 1st Amendment rights were being violated by the ban, which began gradually two weeks ago.
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Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Less than 24 hours after Smart’s trade from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Washington Wizards became official, youngsters Bilal Coulibaly and Bub Carrington peppered him with questions about how to become better defenders.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The vibe is understated and charming, with vintage and upcycled design details peppered throughout the space (like the Park Slope location, which is nestled under a stoop).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Seated in the front row, Kennedy’s wife, actress Cheryl Hines, was seen sporting a bemused smile as Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., peppered her husband with questions.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Less than 24 hours after Smart’s trade from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Washington Wizards became official, youngsters Bilal Coulibaly and Bub Carrington peppered him with questions about how to become better defenders.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
The vibe is understated and charming, with vintage and upcycled design details peppered throughout the space (like the Park Slope location, which is nestled under a stoop).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
Seated in the front row, Kennedy’s wife, actress Cheryl Hines, was seen sporting a bemused smile as Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., peppered her husband with questions.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pepper
Verb
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So, if the water pressure suddenly drops off and the sprinklers no longer spray as far as usual, this is a sign that there might be a blockage in the system.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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The blaze is seemingly just outside of a building, and firefighters' hoses can be seen spraying the plane to put out the fire.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Lightly brush tops of dough wedges with more heavy cream; sprinkle with turbinado sugar.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Season the potato layer with a pinch of salt and plenty of black pepper and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.—
Emily St. Martin,
Orange County Register,
11 Mar. 2025
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There are some 2,000 elk on the property and several lodges dotting the grounds, as well as two heated helicopter pads for year-round use.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
13 Mar. 2025
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More than 80% of the 117 Seven Mile Drive properties dot the perimeter of the Dye’s Valley Course, brainchild of designers Pete Dye, Bobby Weed and 1982 Players champion Jerry Pate.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pepper. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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