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

That’s a big reason to go slowly and think hard before spraying any insecticides in the garden.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
How To Deep Clean Blinds To deep clean your blinds, San Angelo recommends taking them down and soaking them in a bathtub or spraying them with a hose outside.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Definition of spray

Verb

Though there are monuments and memorials — sidewalk plaques, benches, murals — sprinkled around the globe, there appear to be very few Jackson statues permanently displayed in the United States.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
The reason gardeners sprinkle cayenne pepper in their yards is for pest control.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

Definition of sprinkle

Verb

Lacy, who is famously fluid in his sexuality and laughs off any attempt to define it, peppers his songs with dreams of men and women, of wanting each yet leaving everyone.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
The world’s already richest clubs pepper the top of the list — Barcelona, second four years ago, are also second in our estimate — which stands to reason given it is their players who are most likely to feature on the world stage.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of pepper

Verb

Lake Norman also is dotted with artificial reefs, said Billy Wilson, who serves as a board member of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the president of its Lake Norman chapter.

— Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Construction cranes are bringing office towers to an area once dotted with auto body shops, small storefronts, and single family homes.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026