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Recent Examples of strew
Climbing isn’t the only sport strewn with it’s-so-bad-it’s-good mullets.
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Jesse Klein, Outside, 27 Dec. 2025
At the end of a long day, her daughter, Christal, sat slumped over one of the tables, staring absently at the colorful packages strewn around the room.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Not leaving your things strewn about and showing up with a thoughtful gift for your hosts are no-brainers, but what about the trickier, stickier houseguest etiquette situations?
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Teammates strewn across the field, almost a dozen lost to injury.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
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Jesse Klein, Outside, 27 Dec. 2025
At the end of a long day, her daughter, Christal, sat slumped over one of the tables, staring absently at the colorful packages strewn around the room.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Not leaving your things strewn about and showing up with a thoughtful gift for your hosts are no-brainers, but what about the trickier, stickier houseguest etiquette situations?
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Teammates strewn across the field, almost a dozen lost to injury.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strew
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Tear gas canisters don’t spray liquid but emit smoke-like particles of a chemical compound intended to cause disorientation, sensory irritation and pain.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
20 Jan. 2026
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To buff your stainless steel, use a mixture of water and a few drops of vinegar sprayed onto your microfiber cloth.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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Spray any tough-to-clean areas with a bit of vinegar and sprinkle with baking soda.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Flaky phyllo dough is filled with zesty harissa sauce and halloumi cheese and sprinkled with breadcrumbs and paprika for a savory bite-sized snack.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Cooper Flagg jerseys dotted the arena.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Kenneth Cole Classic Wool Walker Coat The three-button closure dotting the collar of this Kenneth Cole coat is unique yet totally timeless.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Stories about Maris' unusual requests and her relationship with Niles (David Hyde Pierce) peppered the show's run.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Either try a small DIY project or ask your contractor to pepper these antique beauties throughout a tiling project in your home.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Strew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strew. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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