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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.
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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
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
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Park Ridge police are investigating after a 7-Eleven convenience store was recently robbed and a clerk believed to be sprayed with mace, in an incident where cigarettes and alcohol were reported stolen.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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So most of that material is put back into Mobile Bay using what the Corps calls a thin layer placement technique, spraying a 12-inch layer in a specified zone.—
Debbie Elliott,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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Whisk an egg and brush that on top of the dough and sprinkle a little sugar on top.—
Caron Golden,
Mercury News,
28 Aug. 2025
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Reap the blood pressure-lowering benefits of chia seeds by adding them to smoothies, soups, jams, or stews, or by sprinkling them on salads, bowls, cereal, and yogurt.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 Aug. 2025
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But the real highlight is the inspiring art collection peppered throughout the spa, which includes Balinese ceremonial brocade fabrics, Balinese woodcarvings, vintage Balinese dancer paintings from the early 1950s, and Balinese photography.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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As a team, the Mercury peppered the Valkyries from the perimeter and made 14 of 32 from 3-point land, compared to just 8 of 31 for Golden State.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 Aug. 2025
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That extends to the hotels and retreats dotted along the Turkish Riviera as well.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Expansive lawns and landscaped gardens are shaded by mature redwoods and dotted with tranquil spaces.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Bestrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestrew. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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