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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
The judge peppered Lynch with questions, noting that the government had offered no evidence that allowing transgender troops to serve openly had caused any problems for military readiness.
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Gene Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Sending pinch-runner Jason Heyward from first base to third base in the decisive four-run seventh inning, Tatis peppered reliever Hector Neris’ sinker to center field.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Congressional Republicans repeatedly peppered Maher and Kruger with accusations regarding their coverage of the COVID-19 origins lab leak theory, Russian collusion, and Hunter Biden’s laptop.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Add mushrooms, onion, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook 5 to 7 minutes, until mushrooms are softened and caramelized.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
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Gene Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Sending pinch-runner Jason Heyward from first base to third base in the decisive four-run seventh inning, Tatis peppered reliever Hector Neris’ sinker to center field.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Congressional Republicans repeatedly peppered Maher and Kruger with accusations regarding their coverage of the COVID-19 origins lab leak theory, Russian collusion, and Hunter Biden’s laptop.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Add mushrooms, onion, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook 5 to 7 minutes, until mushrooms are softened and caramelized.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pepper
Verb
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Each machine has two or three spray arms, at least one on the bottom and one on the top: This is where the detergent-y water comes from.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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Stock Hill, south of the Plaza 7 critical violations for a March 31 routine inspection 4800 Main St. Inside steakhouse’s kitchen, spray bottles full of chemicals were not marked with the name of the substance, according to the inspector.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Push the button and voila – exactly the right flavorings are sprinkled down into your recipe.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2025
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Not exactly despair, but resignation set in, as though sheltering in the basement and sprinkling the children with holy water were to be the accommodating ministrations.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
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With cranes dotting the skyline and modern buildings materializing everywhere, one uniquely sweet reminder of a simpler Boise remains downtown.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Scribe's notebook tool features 18 different page templates, such as lined, graph, and dotted paper, along with weekly planners and musical tablature.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pepper. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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