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.
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The curation, which opened to the public in January and is on view until July, is peppered with 100 pieces that marry modern fashion with classic art.
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Freya Drohan, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
Zelenskyy was peppered with questions from shouting reporters about Trump outside the prime minister’s residence, but remained tight-lipped.
—Brie Stimson, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
In a brutal 90 minutes, I got peppered with dozens of shots, allowed 10 goals and, thankfully, saw my keeper days quickly come to an end in youth soccer.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2025
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Trump’s remarks on Wednesday, when she was peppered with questions at a briefing with reporters.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 6 Feb. 2025
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Freya Drohan, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
Zelenskyy was peppered with questions from shouting reporters about Trump outside the prime minister’s residence, but remained tight-lipped.
—Brie Stimson, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
In a brutal 90 minutes, I got peppered with dozens of shots, allowed 10 goals and, thankfully, saw my keeper days quickly come to an end in youth soccer.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2025
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Trump’s remarks on Wednesday, when she was peppered with questions at a briefing with reporters.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Pepper with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pepper%20with. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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