pepper with
phrasal verb
peppered with; peppering with; peppers with
1
: to hit (someone) repeatedly with (something)
The boxer peppered his opponent with punches.
—often used figurativelyThe reporters peppered her with questions.
2
: to put a small amount of (something) on many different parts of (a surface)
—usually used as (be) peppered with
His face is peppered with freckles.
3
: to put (something) in many places in (a story, speech, etc.)
She peppered the report with statistics.
Examples of pepper with in a Sentence
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The three-hour play puts a documentary-style focus on the process, peppered with the technical minutiae of audio engineering, naturalistic dialogue and the playing of songs on the set consisting of a soundproof recording studio and a control room.
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Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
As Columbia University’s president was peppered with questions on Capitol Hill, pro-Palestinian student protestors put up tents, occupying the campus in New York City and setting the stage for mass arrests that gripped the nation.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
Later that day, farmer Aaron Barcellos surveyed the land peppered with the perennial that for many announces the arrival of spring.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Drizzle the peppers with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until slightly browned around the edges and tender-crisp.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024
Some strong language is uttered The Fall Guy’s dialogue is peppered with mildly strong language.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Colorful, cultural street murals cover restaurant facades and the street is peppered with food carts and vendors selling everything from fruit cups to T-shirts.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
It is also peppered with poetic, abstract scenes of meteorites seen through a microscope, used as a metaphor to allow the viewer to move fluidly in time.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024
Take 5 Car Wash's recent customer reviews on the Better Business Bureau are peppered with complaints from people who can't cancel their memberships through customer service.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2024
Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
As Columbia University’s president was peppered with questions on Capitol Hill, pro-Palestinian student protestors put up tents, occupying the campus in New York City and setting the stage for mass arrests that gripped the nation.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
Later that day, farmer Aaron Barcellos surveyed the land peppered with the perennial that for many announces the arrival of spring.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Drizzle the peppers with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until slightly browned around the edges and tender-crisp.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024
Some strong language is uttered The Fall Guy’s dialogue is peppered with mildly strong language.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Colorful, cultural street murals cover restaurant facades and the street is peppered with food carts and vendors selling everything from fruit cups to T-shirts.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
It is also peppered with poetic, abstract scenes of meteorites seen through a microscope, used as a metaphor to allow the viewer to move fluidly in time.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024
Take 5 Car Wash's recent customer reviews on the Better Business Bureau are peppered with complaints from people who can't cancel their memberships through customer service.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Pepper with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pepper%20with. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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