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as in sprayed
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
pepper the costume with flecks of glitter
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as in dotted
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
spilled flour peppered the kitchen floor
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Recent Examples of peppered
Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has peppered his reelection campaign with AI photos and videos criticizing his opponents, in some of the first indications of how the technology will be integrated into politics.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
While dazzling bits of Hollywood glamour are peppered throughout, at its core, this is a family home that lends itself to a relaxed lifestyle jampacked with friends and pets.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
South Korean flags and Son’s jerseys from his national team, current club and previous club peppered the stands.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Morales peppered the strike zone with his high-90s fastball and sharp breaking pitches that seemed to keep the Tigers’ potent hitters off-balance throughout the night.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Other magazines peppered their pages with essays, short fiction, and photographs; Jump ran nothing but one-off and serialized manga stories.
—Matt Alt, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
But the real highlight is the inspiring art collection peppered throughout the spa, which includes Balinese ceremonial brocade fabrics, Balinese woodcarvings, vintage Balinese dancer paintings from the early 1950s, and Balinese photography.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
As a team, the Mercury peppered the Valkyries from the perimeter and made 14 of 32 from 3-point land, compared to just 8 of 31 for Golden State.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
And to add to the monetization celebration, Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Beauty is officially in stores at Sephora, according to Justin’s Instagram posts peppered in between Swag II promo.
—Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has peppered his reelection campaign with AI photos and videos criticizing his opponents, in some of the first indications of how the technology will be integrated into politics.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
While dazzling bits of Hollywood glamour are peppered throughout, at its core, this is a family home that lends itself to a relaxed lifestyle jampacked with friends and pets.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
South Korean flags and Son’s jerseys from his national team, current club and previous club peppered the stands.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Morales peppered the strike zone with his high-90s fastball and sharp breaking pitches that seemed to keep the Tigers’ potent hitters off-balance throughout the night.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Other magazines peppered their pages with essays, short fiction, and photographs; Jump ran nothing but one-off and serialized manga stories.
—Matt Alt, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
But the real highlight is the inspiring art collection peppered throughout the spa, which includes Balinese ceremonial brocade fabrics, Balinese woodcarvings, vintage Balinese dancer paintings from the early 1950s, and Balinese photography.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
As a team, the Mercury peppered the Valkyries from the perimeter and made 14 of 32 from 3-point land, compared to just 8 of 31 for Golden State.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppered
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That's despite calls from agency staff for Kennedy to tone down such rhetoric after a gunman—who was influenced by vaccine misinformation and the vilification of the public health agency—sprayed the CDC campus with over 500 rounds and killed a local police officer last month.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ferreira sprayed the ball wide to Alex Roldan, Cristian’s younger brother.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This article is specific to DraftKings with a little bit of FanDuel sprinkled in.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Bone meal sprinkled around the plant and watered into the soil is a good source of phosphorus.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Prospects seem good that someone will sign on the dotted line during or soon after the Toronto event.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, at Copenhagen Fashion Week in August, show-goers seemed to favor the print above the usual suspects — florals, stripes and leopard spots — with several completing their looks with dotted neck ties, windbreakers, blazers, bloomer shorts or bandanas.—
Natalie Hammond,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The sale features the cream option for light-colored style combinations or a pop of contrast with darker clothes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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During their first night out together, the couple ducks into a Spanish nightclub, drinking under a smear of colored lights and then dancing.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 12-piece line, featuring colorful plates, cups, candleholders, and a show-stopping spiral vase, reimagines classic Swedish holiday traditions with a fresh, joyful edge.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Her character also loved wearing colorful hues like orange, according to Mickens, this reflects her actual Caribbean heritage.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Look for fine webbing and speckled or stippled leaves, which are signs of their presence, says Harvell.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This golden bouquet, which comes in a speckled brown ceramic pot, adds moody vibes and a pop of fall-friendly color, to the countertops, table, or coffee table.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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On the platform, around the clock, the racket of metal bore pipes and machinery, the drilling grime and the speckled mud mingled with the quieter, cleaner work of scientists in trailers converted to pristine labs and processing posts.—
Rodrique Ngowi,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Extra Value move comes just weeks after McDonald's reported a 2.5% increase in U.S. same-store sales from April 1 to June 31, a marked improvement from the fast food chain's first quarter, which saw U.S. sales fall 3.6% – McDonald's most significant decline since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The wind industry is reeling from the recent decisions, a marked change from a few years ago when the growing demand for electricity spurred a surge in announcements for new wind projects.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Peppered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peppered. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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