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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Dislodge aphids by spraying foliage with a heavy stream of water.—
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Southern Living,
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Eason recommends spraying water mixed with essential oils to repel bed bugs.—
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This means there's lots of ways to add them to your diet, including blending ground flaxseed into smoothies or sprinkling whole flaxseeds on top of oatmeal.—
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Health,
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Avoid sprinkling coffee on the stems.—
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In recent years, wind and solar farms joined the list, dotting farmland across the country and providing the nation’s fastest-growing source of energy.—
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Among the upscale mountain towns dotting the Dolomites, fashion and fur have been cultural staples for as long as anyone can remember.—
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“Bestrewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestrewing. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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