How to Use spray in a Sentence

spray

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• Here’s a round-up of the best sleep sprays on the market right now.
  — Lisa Mulcahy, Good Housekeeping, 18 July 2023
• The whale blew again, and a geyser-like spray erupted from the ridge’s left side.
  — Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
• Brown noted that the Kings went 9 of 11 on spray 3s in the second half.
  — Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
• Dragged out the hose to clean my wheels and clean the door jambs on the truck....at least half the spray went in my face.
  — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2023
• Each one clung to the cues of water — from the spray on their shells to the wetness on their claws.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2023
• The smell of mingled Sol de Janeiro body sprays wafting in the air.
  — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Jan. 2024
• For a small job like yours, a spray bottle would work well.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2023
• That might be a handgun, a can of bear spray, or even an ice axe.
  — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2023
• The spray has top notes of neroli and floral notes of May rose and Grasse jasmine.
  — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2023
• This will be a good night to be outside but make sure to have bug spray on hand.
  — Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2023
• Now reach for the saltwater spray for a frizzy look and knead the waves a little.
  — Melanie Paukner, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2023
• What impressed me the most was the efficiency of the spray.
  — Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 25 July 2023
• Use a soft toothbrush to clean the spray arm and remove any debris caught in the sprayers.
  — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023
• Keep in mind the spray is somewhat oily and can leave a bit of a residue feeling on your skin.
  — Jack Byram, Health, 14 July 2023
• Prepare the Cake: Spray a 13- x 9-inch pan with baking spray.
  — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
• Below, read about the seven best braid sprays for itchy scalp.
  — Annie Blay, Allure, 7 Dec. 2023
• The brand says the spray is safe enough to use on kids and infants (think: diaper rash) too.
  — Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2023
• The spray smells floral-powdery, but also has tart notes of patchouli and cedar.
  — Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
• Brown sends her clients down the red carpet without a spritz of setting spray.
  — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2023
• The spray and roller ball perfume, meanwhile, stays on the skin for longer — and gets you more compliments.
  — refinery29.com, 11 Oct. 2023
• The silicone is a good level of squishy – firm, yet soft – and gives off a strong, but not too strong, spray.
  — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
• Dillon May recorded a video of the chaotic scene as dozens of sharks churned the sea surface white and filled the air with spray.
  — Steven Hill, Field & Stream, 7 Mar. 2023
• Then deep clean the shower with your favorite tile spray; the Goo Gone product works here too.
  — Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 24 Mar. 2023
• The air was filled with cigar smoke, champagne spray, thumping music and team chants.
  — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2024
• But while the weapon didn’t spray, Shipp’s threats allegedly did and an officer eventually had to use his taser.
  — Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
• Odor-eliminating spray available, too!
  — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
• The collection has since expanded to include candles, body sprays, and perfume pendants.
  — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
• In other words, the dish soap ensures that your homemade weed-killing spray sticks to the plant rather than beading up and rolling off.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
• Put the cardboard on the ground, weigh it down with a couple rocks or bricks, and give it a spray with the hose.
  — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
• The spray nozzle was removed during the inspection.
  — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026

spray

2 of 2 verb

• The blood sprayed onto the wall.
• The soda sprayed from the bottle.
• The crops are sprayed monthly.
• The boys sprayed graffiti on the wall.
• They sprayed the crowd with bullets.
• He sprayed the paint evenly over the surface.
• We were sprayed by water from the crashing waves.
• She sprayed some perfume into the air.
• She sprayed herself with perfume.
• The Spice Girls Impulse body spray from the '90s was my first scent.
  — Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2023
• Those are the shooters who will be sprayed along the arc around Fox and Sabonis.
  — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
• Soak the net for 30 minutes, then spread on the ground to dry, spray with a garden hose, dry and store.
  — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 4 Jan. 2024
• The two workers were thrown from their seats as glass from the windshield sprayed the cabin.
  — Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2023
• Many of those killed were sprayed with gunfire and hacked to death with machetes.
  — Time, 19 July 2023
• Squish them by hand, wash them off with water from a hose or spray Neem.
  — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 30 June 2023
• To use, lightly spray the mixture on a microfiber cloth and dust.
  — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
• Place a piece of parchment paper on the surface of the skillet, and spray it as well.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2024
• One caveat, whether the paint is sprayed or brushed on: Don’t clog the weep holes at the bottom of the frame on the exterior.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023
• The 5-year-old sprayed her dad's hair and used not one but two brushes, much to the delight of her parents.
  — Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
• Each product should be sprayed three times before the trees start to flower in spring.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2024
• Once buds open, simply spray with hairspray to keep them from falling from the branch.
  — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 9 May 2024
• Dior recommends that it’s applied just to a child’s neck or sprayed in their room.
  — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2023
• When all of the details feel just right, Barrois sprays the sculpture with a clear matte acrylic coat.
  — Julia Carmel Jessica Lehrman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
• Repeat the process on the drawers: spray with adhesive, apply art, and trim the edges.
  — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2023
• Some might wear bags over their kicks in the rain, while others will spray pairs with a protective sealant.
  — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2024
• This spray is easy to use and can be added to your dog's food or sprayed directly into their mouth.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2023
• The plane was grounded for three days in the Sri Lankan capital while the aircraft was sprayed with rat poison.
  — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2024
• Roots dangling through holes in the trays are sprayed with water and nutrients.
  — IEEE Spectrum, 15 Mar. 2023
• Use a garden hose to spray down the window and remove loose dirt, dust and debris.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
• To work walks, though, a pitcher needs to either spray the ball or be given a reason to not attack inside the strike zone.
  — Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026