bestrew

Definition of bestrewnext
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
  • Making the powder involves several steps, including milk testing and pasteurization, the separation of curds and whey, draining and pasteurizing the liquid whey, and then sending it to a processing facility to remove more liquid via evaporation and spray drying.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 June 2026
  • Every few takes, a crew member sprays him down with a mixture of water and fake blood, careful not to damage his custom Fender Stratocaster, which is already spattered with its own red mess.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Beside Grant, who is bound for the Portland Cascade, there will be 12 other former Bruins sprinkled among the league’s six rosters.
    Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • Headlining the festivities are four watch parties sprinkled throughout the World Cup.
    Ava DiCecca, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Verb
  • Hezbollah upped its campaign as well, peppering Israeli troops in southern Lebanon and areas of northern Israel with drones and rocket attacks, according to statements from the group.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
  • Two years ago, Guardiola sent Kyle Walker to invite Warnock up to his office after the long-serving manager had been working on a television broadcast, and started peppering him with questions.
    Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 May 2026
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  • Her bixie cut was tied back with a navy and white-dotted bandana folded diagonally and wrapped around her crown.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 June 2026
  • The natural wonders are dotted around the country, and while the full list will be revealed during the 24-hour broadcast, the first wonder, the volcanoes of Hawaii, was recently showcased on Good Morning America.
    Megan duBois, Southern Living, 5 June 2026

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“Bestrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestrew. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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