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pepper

[pep-er] / ˈpɛp ər /














VERB
season
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
cook plain






Example Sentences

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“This phrase appears several times, and is ridiculous because Martin hails from Puerto Rico, where the local cuisine includes neither chili peppers nor tamales, both of which come from Mexico.”

From Los Angeles Times

And jeopardy peppers the diary ahead for him.

From BBC

The communication was straightforward and a bit awkward, sadly missing the mentions of Nancy Guthrie’s humanity that had peppered the family’s first video.

From Los Angeles Times

Foran liked to inspect the quality of produce or meat and pepper workers with questions.

From The Wall Street Journal

A creamy roasted red pepper soup, by contrast, might rely on aromatics and stock, lean heavily into soft vegetables, and finish with a swirl of cream.

From Salon