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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
A couple, Paul and Deb, peppered us with questions about the adventure, then feted us with their own wilderness stories—and several shots.
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Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2024
Just peppering it in throughout the season, to keep it alive.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
The Flyers’ ability to pepper Woll with shots, and the Leafs’ inability to get the other way quickly, was further evidence of how McCabe’s absence could hamper the team.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Park was taught by Robert McKee, the great writing teacher, to pepper in those brief moments of relatability.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
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Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 24 Dec. 2024
Just peppering it in throughout the season, to keep it alive.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
The Flyers’ ability to pepper Woll with shots, and the Leafs’ inability to get the other way quickly, was further evidence of how McCabe’s absence could hamper the team.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Park was taught by Robert McKee, the great writing teacher, to pepper in those brief moments of relatability.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pepper
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John Deere offers a bunch of diesel and battery powered autonomous tractors and trucks that come equipped with advanced cameras and sensors that enables one employee to do the planting, crop spraying, dumping and moving work of multiple workers. CES 2025 was all about consumers.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Sinner won a routine first set as Rune sprayed his groundstrokes, making 14 unforced errors between his forehand and backhand to Sinner’s seven.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Altuve sprinkled similar sentiments throughout subsequent interviews, even if his conviction ran counter to how this franchise conducts business.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The doughnuts and Munchkins will swap regular sprinkles for pink, white and red heart sprinkles.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Highland’s history is dotted with attempts to reverse its slide toward disrepair.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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To wit: club ties dotted with skulls, high-contrast block stripes, and slouchy silk knits—ranging in price from $95 to $165.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pepper. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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