spindrifts

noun

plural of spindrift
as in sprays

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  1. sprays
  2. mists
Noun
  • These are what Brown calls paint sprays and spray threes, two of Brown’s foundational principles of the new-look, high-octane Knicks offense.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
  • To make new plantings a little more pest-proof, experiment with repellent sprays, like putrid egg solids, hot pepper spray, and humanely sourced predator spray.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Definition of sprays
Noun
  • The category now spans high-quality dog shampoo and conditioner, waterless shampoos, dog wipes, moisturizers, fragrance mists and a growing list of luxury dog items.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Shop your favorite category or keep scrolling for the year's favorite fragrances, body mists, and candles.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
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“Spindrifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spindrifts. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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