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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While chrome is stronger than the clear coat sprayed onto aluminum wheels, the natural grit of polish can still harm your finish.
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Five cranes were brought in for lighting and equipment, and the fire department sprayed down the street to give it a mystical glow.
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Like its gay bars, Charlotte’s LGBTQ community is dotted throughout the Queen City.
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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.
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These, like many of the Guerlains, are small bottles, sprinkled throughout his collection among the factices.
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Each side gets sprinkled with salt and sugar to enhance the flavor.
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“Bestrewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestrewed. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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