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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 Hirons spent most of Christmas Eve peppering the area around 119th and Mission Road with signs.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026
Potholes could pepper your road from late January until about mid-March; step carefully.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Potholes could pepper your road from late January until about mid-March, step carefully.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
Stories about Maris' unusual requests and her relationship with Niles (David Hyde Pierce) peppered the show's run.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026
Potholes could pepper your road from late January until about mid-March; step carefully.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Potholes could pepper your road from late January until about mid-March, step carefully.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
Stories about Maris' unusual requests and her relationship with Niles (David Hyde Pierce) peppered the show's run.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pepper
Verb
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Omar was hosting a town hall event in North Minneapolis on Tuesday evening when a man in a black jacket rushed toward the podium and sprayed her with a liquid.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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Omar, a Democrat, was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up to her and sprayed her with a substance while yelling at her.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Brush top of crust with egg, then sprinkle remaining ⅓ cup sliced almonds over in a thin layer.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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For powder, dampen the fabric and then sprinkle powder on each stain.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cooper Flagg jerseys dotted the arena.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Kenneth Cole Classic Wool Walker Coat The three-button closure dotting the collar of this Kenneth Cole coat is unique yet totally timeless.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pepper. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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