spray-paint
verb
spray-painted; spray-painting; spray-paints
: to paint (something) with paint that is sprayed from a can or sprayer
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Police said the symbols were spray-painted at the hub.
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Nick Lentz, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Rhaenyra is suddenly dealing with internal criticism, possible rebellions, subjects spray-painting nasty stuff on the walls and self-doubt.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Take a peek at Honest Abe’s former abode, walk one of the country’s most impressive Art Deco districts, take part in a hands-on art installation spray-painting Cadillacs in the middle of a field, and more.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2026
Stockton activist Prism Atica pleaded not guilty in Sacramento federal court to two Class C misdemeanor charges for spray-painting an ICE building in Stockton and removing an American flag in March.
—Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
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Nick Lentz, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Rhaenyra is suddenly dealing with internal criticism, possible rebellions, subjects spray-painting nasty stuff on the walls and self-doubt.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Take a peek at Honest Abe’s former abode, walk one of the country’s most impressive Art Deco districts, take part in a hands-on art installation spray-painting Cadillacs in the middle of a field, and more.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2026
Stockton activist Prism Atica pleaded not guilty in Sacramento federal court to two Class C misdemeanor charges for spray-painting an ICE building in Stockton and removing an American flag in March.
—Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
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“Spray-paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spray-paint. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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