Thesaurus results for STREW

strew

verb

ˈstrü

Definition of 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 Awash in 10-foot-high floodwaters, this area became the disaster’s unwitting poster child, its destruction still strewn about 21 years later. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026 News helicopter footage showed the rope strewn on the deck and leading to the pool. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Massive novel diversity Resting up to 6,000 meters (19,700 feet) deep in the Pacific Ocean between Mexico and Hawaii, the Clarion-Clipperton Zone is strewn with millions of potato-sized metallic rocks. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 There’s no reason a team with Gold Glovers strewn across the diamond shouldn’t be looking to fill its staff with pitchers who put the ball on the ground. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strew

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Several politicians and candidates, mostly Republicans, expressed their outrage after a man allegedly vandalized the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City by spraying red paint on the landmark earlier this week.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026
Crews had at least two ladder trucks at the scene to spray water on the fire, and some firefighters attacked the fire from a neighboring home by smashing out the windows in order to make room for the fire hoses.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of spray

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Thoughtful furnishings and decor (including a wall of decorative plates) are sprinkled throughout.

— Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
Senate In the Senate, 35 of the upper chamber’s 100 seats are on the ballot for six-year terms, including 13 Democratic and 22 Republican seats sprinkled across the political landscape.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of sprinkle

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The tiny flowers, dotted with crystals, are set against a pink mesh lace backdrop decorated with more crystal details.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
The new hotel shows off works from creatives from the Scuola Romana and the Scuola di Piazza del Popolo 20th-century art movements alongside more modern pieces dotted throughout the property.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of dot

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For at least a month, the president has been peppering both executive actions and promises of cash payouts into his midterm campaign schedule and social media posts.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
The Glee reboot should pepper the series with some fun cameos from beloved characters, many of whom got cast in the later shakier seasons, as well as some of the most fun guest stars.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026

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