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 And, finally, new dungeons are being peppered throughout the new DLC zone to incentivize you to explore every nook and cranny. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 Evander Da Silva Ferreira scored his 13th goal — as Cincinnati peppered Seattle keeper Andrew Thomas with four shots in the 24th minute — to give Cincinnati a 1-0 lead. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 Ahead of his first game back at Fenway Park, local reporters had their opportunity to pepper Devers with questions. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 In response, the researchers peppered Copilot with questions about the guardrails that required user confirmation before the assistant could execute powerful commands. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pepper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pepper
  1. spray
  2. sprinkle
  3. dot
Verb
  • Throughout the years, Graham was sprayed by grout on a construction site and splattered with oil while cutting timber.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Having the ability, and willingness, to spray money at players helps.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of spray
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  • However, the Tar Heels have some dangerous playmakers sprinkled around the roster, including sophomore running back Demon June and junior wide receiver Jordan Shipp, who had 84 yards against TCU last season.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Coltrane is also deeply interested in the Buddhist principles of karma and dharma, or the moral duties and obligations to a right way of life, which are sprinkled throughout the novel.
    — Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of sprinkle
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  • The train winds up Michigan’s west coast, offering brief but sweeping views of Lake Michigan and bisecting lush, Midwestern farmland dotted with trees resplendent in their autumn wardrobes.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The neighborhood cameras have prompted pushback in localities big and small, dotting red and blue states.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
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“Pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pepper. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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