Thesaurus results for BESTREW

bestrew

verb

bi-ˈstrü

Definition of bestrew

as in to spray

to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on the flower girl delightedly bestrewed the aisle with rose petals

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Recent Examples of bestrew Home to more than 230 species of plants and a balanced assortment of insects—bees prominent among them—the garden is bestrewn with colorful placards educating summer strollers as to the wonders of pollination and the tiny creatures responsible. — Ryan P. Smith, Smithsonian, 17 May 2018 Why, Daedalus wondered, are the world’s cities bestrewed with graffiti even though scientists, years ago, had perfected the porcelain enamel surfaces that make self-cleaning ovens possible? — Sam Roberts, New York Times, 30 July 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestrew

Verb

For best results, spray the potent concoction onto your mid-lengths and ends after towel-drying, ease a comb through your hair to ensure uniform distribution, and only then proceed with your normal styling regimen.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
At midnight Wednesday, four vector control trucks were scheduled to hit the streets in Anaheim, Costa Mesa and Garden Grove to spray a pesticide aimed at killing adult mosquitoes with West Nile virus.

— Michele Gile, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of spray

Verb

There is just enough wry humor—think Shaun of the Dead—sprinkled throughout to keep things from getting too grim, often deriving from Bryan’s cluelessness and general lack of skills.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
Yet, that doesn’t make any of the cases sprinkled within the show any less worthwhile.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of sprinkle

Verb

So there’s some fun to be had with little scenes that can be peppered throughout the season.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
In 2016, the duo then cofounded Monse, the luxury American fashion brand known for reworking masculine staples and peppering in cool girl femininity.

— WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026