spice
noun
any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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Many hotels are spicing up the discount deal with a slew of extras, from free clothes pressing to complimentary limousine transport and free breakfast.
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