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as in sprayed
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
sprinkle the newly seeded lawn with water
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2
as in peppered
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut
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as in dotted
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Verb
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That was apparent even in the first period, as the Canucks — a team that’s struggled enormously all season to generate looks and scoring chances — peppered their old teammate DeSmith with all manner of quality chances.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Sarah’s demise happens early on in the film, but her presence is still peppered throughout via flashbacks, momentary flashes mid-scene and photographic reminders.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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All of the chunks were from the west side which was covered by colorful graffiti, and thus more likely to sell.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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As long as they're given full sun, these colorful flowers will cover fences and arbors with luscious, layered blooms in June and July, then again later in the summer.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One of his images features a mostly dry riverbed, its sand mysteriously streaked.—
Alex Cuadros,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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Then, the plant emits some sort of gas right into Devin’s face, and his mug once again becomes streaked in black.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The benefits of vacations can be profound, including a marked improvement in physical and mental health.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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According to Idaho law, if any part of a car passes the limit line — or a crosswalk in the absence of a marked white stopping line — then no law was broken.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
25 July 2025
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“Sprinkled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkled. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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