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

Heim, along with Masias, wound up at the center of the confrontation with immigration agents, and both Masias and Heim were pepper-sprayed.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Trucks in the suburb spray a liquid instead of dispersing salt on the road to prevent dangerous icy conditions.

— Tara Molina, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of spray

Verb

Each guest room offers two complimentary reusable water bottles that can be filled at hydration stations sprinkled throughout the property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
In keeping with the grand tradition of Stand Up for Heroes, which is organized by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and has raised $123 million for veterans and their families over the past 20 years, Springsteen sprinkled dirty jokes throughout his set.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of sprinkle

Verb

For at least a month, the president has been peppering both executive actions and promises of cash payouts into his midterm campaign schedule and social media posts.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
The Glee reboot should pepper the series with some fun cameos from beloved characters, many of whom got cast in the later shakier seasons, as well as some of the most fun guest stars.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of pepper

Verb

It's located on the Brisbane Riverwalk, a network of overwater walkways that are dotted with bright red royal poinciana flame trees, which didn't exist 10 years ago.

— Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
Sunk, barnacle-laden landing craft, tanks and shipwrecks still dot the seabed off its shore.

— Rob Newell, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2026