How to Use spice in a Sentence
- The soup needs a little more spice.
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The same thing goes for spices.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
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Want more heat and spice notes?
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Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Switch up your herbs and spices.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Just to give it some more spice.
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Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Feel free to mix up your spices.
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Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Don’t be afraid of spices and herbs.
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Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
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Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
22 May 2026
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Pat beef dry, and rub all over with spice blend.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Do clumps mean that your spice isn't safe to use?
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Watch this video to see how to make a spice bag for soups.
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Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Want a little spice in your life?
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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This cake is buttery and full of spices.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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This cake is buttery and full of spices.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Tinker with the spices and heat to your taste.
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Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Add in the pre-mixed spice or sauce packet.
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Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Its blooms have a mild spice fragrance.
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Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Then add any spices, salt, and pepper.
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Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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Raid your spice drawer and see what speaks to you.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Many herbs and spices can support your health.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
9 June 2026
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Pumpkin spice lovers, this one's for you.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Pumpkin spice lovers, this one's for you.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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Pour into the onion/spice purée and mix well.
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Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Aug. 2025
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One smart idea is to store spice jars for easy access.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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Add the chickpeas and toss to coat with the spices.
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Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
10 Oct. 2025
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Prep and measure all your spices and set them aside.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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Skip the salt and flavor your meat with herbs and spices.
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Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
20 Jan. 2026
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This plant is unique in yielding both an herb and spices.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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The jalapeno bacon and spiked ketchup add a kick of spice.
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Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The spicy oil is the right amount of spice for my liking.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
- I spiced the chicken with ginger.
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To spice things up, add jalapeños.
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Annasofia Scheve,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tell me how to spice it up even more.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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This would be a very easy way to spice things up.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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These fritters are sweet, tart, and spiced, all at once.
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Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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And now to spice up her life a little bit, grandma!
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Looking to spice up a boring beige mani?
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Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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Combine spiced syrup with the rest of the liquids and chill.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
13 Dec. 2025
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Throw on a sweater, curl up with a good book by the fire, and sip something spiced.
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Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The outfield was shrunk, spicing up all games.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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So take this fall’s wacky bags as a sign to lean into the odd and spice up your life!
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
18 Aug. 2022
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This drink will spice up your evening—and make your home smell delicious.
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Jennifer Aldrich,
Country Living,
17 Oct. 2022
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Brown says these bangs are also a perfect way to spice up long, thick hair.
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Sara Miranda,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2022
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Take three capsules a day to spice up your life in the gym and in the bedroom.
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The Salt Lake Tribune,
8 Nov. 2022
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This is the perfect gift for the foodie in your life who likes to spice things up.
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Kylee McGuigan,
Popular Mechanics,
22 Nov. 2022
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The raw hem adds a touch of edginess that’ll spice up even a pair of white sneakers.
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Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
14 Nov. 2025
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Keep it in the fridge to spice up your own meals, takeout, shoe leather—anything.
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Matt Moore,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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An easy way to spice up your party is to have guests come in red, pink and white attire.
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Mariah Thomas,
Good Housekeeping,
20 Dec. 2022
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Certain trims feature red stitching on the seats to spice up things.
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Eric Stafford,
Car and Driver,
11 Jan. 2023
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Chai tea and warming clove notes develop to spice up the palate.
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Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Not only is this recipe easy to make, but it's perfectly spiced.
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Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 2025
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So keep scrolling to browse more like hers to spice up your outfit for any occasion.
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Kayla Blanton,
Peoplemag,
16 Mar. 2024
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Venus is here to spice things up — affection and romance are at an all-time high.
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Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Its large chicken tenders are first brined, then breaded, fried and spiced.
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Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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One way to spice that up might be to play him in exactas, keying him with long shots.
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Frank Vespe,
Baltimore Sun,
20 May 2022
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Meet the 200-year-old cookie that’s chewy and spiced with just a hint of rum.
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Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Looking to spice up your shoe closet ahead of a new season of travel?
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2023
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And now Koco Bell will spice up downtown.
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Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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To spice up a date or dinner party, use red table linens or napkins.
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Petra Guglielmetti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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This year, why not plant more than one variety to spice up the dinner table?
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Jeff Lowenfels,
Anchorage Daily News,
28 Apr. 2022
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