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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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Recent Examples of pepper
Max is frantic and inquisitive, peppering Avery with questions and clinically presenting the possible scenarios; Tristan remains calm and collected, downplaying the situation while expressing aloof support.
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
Smith then peppered the 49ers’ defense with an array of completions before finally racing through himself for the winning points.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
The much younger Paul peppered his opponent with jabs and hooks throughout the bout while taking little damage.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
World leaders peppered Obama with questions about what Trump’s surprise win would mean.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 14 Nov. 2024
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
Smith then peppered the 49ers’ defense with an array of completions before finally racing through himself for the winning points.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
The much younger Paul peppered his opponent with jabs and hooks throughout the bout while taking little damage.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
World leaders peppered Obama with questions about what Trump’s surprise win would mean.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pepper
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It can be used in products like degreasers, brake cleaners, sealants, lubricants, adhesives, paints, coatings and arts and crafts spray coatings.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jung Yeon-je / AFP - Getty Images Troops tried to take control of the building as parliamentary aides sprayed fire extinguishers to hold them off.Stella Kim, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Just spread a portion over a sheet of tortilla chips, sprinkle on some shredded cheese, and bake the whole thing in the oven.Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
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Clearly a bibliophile, Hagan has one-of-a-kind books not just on the case, but sprinkled throughout the home.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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Like last year, documentaries dot the various sections, making up 12 of the 26-title Premieres section, for example, which was once devoted to narrative films.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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During the autumn months, also known as harvest season, the mountain foliage puts on a stunning show of oranges and yellows, and festivals dot the calendar.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pepper. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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