bestrewed

past tense of bestrew
as in sprayed
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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Verb
  • How carpet shampooers work Carpet shampooers, also called carpet cleaners, combine water and specialized soap into a solution that’s sprayed into the carpet, then scrubbed and vacuumed away, bringing dirt with it.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
  • The insecticides are typically formulated to be sprayed.
    Eva Flowe June 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Like its gay bars, Charlotte’s LGBTQ community is dotted throughout the Queen City.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
  • In the winter, 4,200 acres of terrain across four mountain faces are dotted with people who travel to the region for its world-class skiing.
    Kristin Braswell, USA Today, 22 June 2026
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  • These, like many of the Guerlains, are small bottles, sprinkled throughout his collection among the factices.
    April Long, Allure, 24 June 2026
  • Each side gets sprinkled with salt and sugar to enhance the flavor.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
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“Bestrewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestrewed. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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