pepper

verb

Definition of peppernext
1
as in to spray
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on pepper the costume with flecks of glitter

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2
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 But the Track Fire had interrupted this picturesque scene, charring the thick tree trunks that peppered the canyon wall in New Mexico. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026 Outdoor bars and pop-up tasting stands peppered the festival grounds, offering adult libations to the 21-and-over crowd dancing, moshing and rocking out all weekend. — Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 That meant Burnham and his Cabinet were peppered during the conference with questions about security lapses and potential state threats from Iran or Russia. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 Noe was eager to nerd out about songwriting and records, peppering the conversation with praise for everyone from the Ohio indie band Wussy to the country singer Ashley McBryde. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pepper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pepper
  1. spray
  2. sprinkle
  3. dot
Verb
  • Is Anua skincare’s PDRN spray the same as a salmon sperm facial?
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The roof of the building was partially collapsed, as firefighters sprayed the building.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of spray
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  • Set the scene The hotel is located in the town of Lenox, home to a balanced blend of family locals with young tourists sprinkled very sparsely throughout.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Drizzle with spicy lime dressing and scallion oil and sprinkle with peanuts and sesame seeds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of sprinkle
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  • Bright blue stars dot the spiral's side, with one particularly luminous star taking the spotlight with four diffraction spikes — created by light bending through the inner workings of Hubble's camera — emanating from its center.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Some of them have panoramic views of white windmills, which dot the coastline of the Taiwan Strait like slender sentries.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of dot

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“Pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pepper. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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