as in interspersed
to scatter or set here and there among other things
the old sailor salted his tale of the voyage with crude anecdotes and rough language
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Recent Examples of salted
For National Pretzel Day this Sunday, April 26, participating Subway locations within Walmart stores will have $1 soft pretzels (original, salted or cinnamon sugar).
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
In Birmingham, where Southern Living is based, not every Dollar General has the butter, but many have both two-stick packs and the standard four-stick packages in stock, as well as both unsalted and salted varieties.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
The Angel’s Envy Series Cask Strength Bourbon's taste profile begins with cherry cordial and salted caramel that lead into a rich, layered palate of apple cider, red wine notes, and creamy ganache.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The pints have 12 grams of protein and come in chocolate, coffee, salted caramel, strawberry and vanilla flavors.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The locals take codfish that’s been salted and reconstitute it and crisp it, then mix it with things like potatoes.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
The menu riffs on typical Spanish and Mediterranean flavors—croquettes, paella, salted cod, and a few crowd-pleasing dishes like burgers and steak.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Chocolate Frosting For chocolate frosting, in a medium saucepan heat salted butter and unsweetened chocolate, cut up, over low until melted.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Plantain chips, served with a spicy aji amarillo dipping sauce, and salted edamame beans set the tone of the signature tasting menu.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
In Birmingham, where Southern Living is based, not every Dollar General has the butter, but many have both two-stick packs and the standard four-stick packages in stock, as well as both unsalted and salted varieties.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
The Angel’s Envy Series Cask Strength Bourbon's taste profile begins with cherry cordial and salted caramel that lead into a rich, layered palate of apple cider, red wine notes, and creamy ganache.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The pints have 12 grams of protein and come in chocolate, coffee, salted caramel, strawberry and vanilla flavors.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The locals take codfish that’s been salted and reconstitute it and crisp it, then mix it with things like potatoes.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
The menu riffs on typical Spanish and Mediterranean flavors—croquettes, paella, salted cod, and a few crowd-pleasing dishes like burgers and steak.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Chocolate Frosting For chocolate frosting, in a medium saucepan heat salted butter and unsweetened chocolate, cut up, over low until melted.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Plantain chips, served with a spicy aji amarillo dipping sauce, and salted edamame beans set the tone of the signature tasting menu.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salted
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Chewy coconut, crunchy cashew crumbs, lots of caramel goo interspersed with chocolate goo.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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Speaking of spikes, over at the megalith design exhibition Alcova, CJ Aslan – founder of fashion brand ASLAN WORLD – presents a chair and ottoman covered in a sea of sharp stainless steel ones, interspersed playfully with gemstones.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Neighborhood response Feedback from residents, behind the scenes and in public meetings, has been mixed.—
Sofi Zeman
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Designed by the label’s then creative director, Olivier Rousteing, the unorthodox gown was sculpted based on a cast of Tyla’s body, then created out of three different colors of sand mixed with micro-crystal studs, providing extra sparkle down to the tip of her mermaid train.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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Instead of modifying one gene at a time, researchers began exploring whether entire genomes could be built and inserted into cells.—
André O. Hudson,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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The company’s bid fell apart last year, however, after a last-minute item was inserted into the state budget transferring the station’s operating permit to the Department of Administrative Services — thus keeping it out of private hands.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Plus, memberships can be combined with the brands' credit cards to earn rewards.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The visual style, combined with Graczyk’s emotionally penetrating writing and the nakedly confessional performances, makes this both a key Altman work and a great case study for filmmakers trying to figure out how to create a sense of scale with limited funds.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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Oihane drove a low cross into the box to find Banda in front of goal, and the forward threaded her shot through heavy traffic into the back of the net to draw level at 2-2.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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But after Roy drove into the slot and scored on a rebound early in the third, Toews threaded a wrist shot through heavy traffic to put Colorado up 4-1.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Sound mitigation measures — including berms and acoustic treatment — would be incorporated to control noise levels, and exterior lighting would be shielded and directed downward to prevent glare or spillover into surrounding properties.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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Long before European arrival, Indigenous peoples across what is now the United States recognized the plant by its distinctive aroma and incorporated it into systems of medicine.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Salted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salted. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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