spiced

verb

past tense of spice
as in flavored
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored spice the stew with more pepper

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Recent Examples of spiced Pie filling comes pre-sweetened and spiced, so swapping it into a recipe that calls for plain puree will throw off the sugar, salt and seasoning. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Following Omani tradition, an Arabic coffee lightly spiced with cardamom and rose water was prepared for guests. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 They’re studded with tender chunks of apple, and spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon, and yes, deep fried. — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 The general trivia and straight clues are also tough, and there’s a good amount of novelty, including 11 debut entries, a few oddballs among them, and one utterly brutal misdirect that significantly spiced up my solving experience. — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2026 The resulting meatballs were moist, herby, spiced, seasoned, spicy and just a joy to eat. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Emma Bunton Presenter Emma Bunton spiced up the carpet in a black ensemble with a subtle sparkle from Annie’s Ibiza plus bangles and platform pumps. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 But even among the crowd, there was one very clear winner that was quintessentially spiced and cidery. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 This easy version features onion and bell pepper, spiced with garlic, cumin, and oregano. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiced
flavored
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  • It’s made with a creamy cheese sauce that’s flavored with onions.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani — steamed under a pastry crust and flavored with seasonings blended in India by Adi’s mother.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of flavored

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“Spiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiced. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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