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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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Never spray pesticides to keep insects away from your feeder.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
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
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Rosemary bonded with Kennedy’s larger-than-life second wife, Eleanora, who was almost a decade younger than Rosemary, but acted as her fairy godmother, sprinkling money and sisterly advice.—
Susannah Cahalan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2025
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Rainbow and trans flags could be seen sprinkled throughout the crowd, along with a dozen or so Moms for Liberty shirts.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
11 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 25 Apr. 2025.
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