strew

as in to spray
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on sidewalks strewed with trash left by the parade watchers

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Recent Examples of strew Trash is seen strewn along the road at Joshua Tree National Park in California, on October 10, 2025, on the tenth day of the federal government shutdown. Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 21 Oct. 2025 As one of the event’s leading sponsors, Michael Kors‘ designs were strewn across the red carpet, worn by Hathaway, Gigi Hadid and more famous attendees. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025 Khloé’s home also displayed a huge Jack Skellington sculpture as well as orange pumpkins strewn all over her cozy fireplace. Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025 The balcony tumbled about 20 feet to the parking lot below, leaving metal and concrete debris strewn on the pavement. Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strew
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Verb
  • After every shower, spray a solution of vinegar and water to prevent mold growth.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Its grille features a phoenix logo, there are distinctive twin headlamps, but the most noticeable feature by far is the beautiful metallic orange paint, which, apparently, was sprayed in 60 layers.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • First up is November’s Blizzard of the Month, a new Peppermint Bark treat that combines white and milk chocolatey layers sprinkled with peppermint candy cane pieces blended into Dairy Queen's tasty soft serve.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile sprinkle a pizza peel or another overturned baking sheet with flour or cornmeal.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By mid-morning on the middle day of track action at Formula One’s 2025 United States Grand Prix, the hillside was dotted with chairs.
    Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Generations of Colma families still serving the dead The sun rose over the nearby San Bruno Mountains on a recent day, lighting misty cemeteries dotted with cedar and palm trees.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
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  • Enjoy it raw or lightly steamed with olive oil, salt, and pepper for the most nutrients and best flavor.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Additionally, analysts will likely pepper management with questions about oral GLP-1 orforglipron, a potential driver of growth next year and beyond.
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025

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“Strew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strew. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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