bestrewing

verb

present participle of bestrew
as in spraying
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 Synonyms for bestrewing
  1. spraying
  2. sprinkling
  3. dotting
Verb
  • Shields suggests using Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer and spraying it evenly from top to bottom.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Apply the vinegar by spraying it directly onto the surface or by dipping a microfiber cloth into the solution, wringing it out, and wiping the appliance.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of spraying
Verb
  • Imagine sprinkling Cool Ranch Dorito seasoning on giant Fritos.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Didier Fuentes has essentially filled in as the setup man in Suarez’s absence, with left-hander Dylan Lee also sprinkling in some appearances.
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of sprinkling
Verb
  • London/New York — The bars, theaters and restaurants dotting central London may not seem like a conflict zone.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The shoe’s name derives from the studded accents seen throughout, dotting the straps for a punk-rock finish.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of dotting
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“Bestrewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestrewing. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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