as in peninsula
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
at the northeast end of the island is a long spit whose terminal is crowned by a towering lighthouse
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as in replica
something or someone that strongly resembles another
the spit and image of his father
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as in saliva
the fluid that is secreted into the mouth by certain glands
so dry that he felt as if he had no spit left in his mouth
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as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
according to the propaganda put out by the war ministry, enemy soldiers were spitting innocent babies on bayonets
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Recent Examples of spit
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Here, Astal says Ahmed has been dazzled by the abundance of shawarma - a sandwich of sliced chicken roasted on a spit.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 20 June 2025
Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 18 July 2025
Mix half a teaspoon of salt into a cup of warm water and gargle for 15-30 seconds before spitting it out.30
Try saline nasal washes: This can help flush out allergens, dust, and irritants from your nasal passages.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 July 2025
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Noun
Middle Eastern shawarma is usually prepared with thin cuts of seasoned meat that is stacked and grilled on a spit.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Here, Astal says Ahmed has been dazzled by the abundance of shawarma - a sandwich of sliced chicken roasted on a spit.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 20 June 2025
Verb
The girls look at him all icked out, as if this is somehow worse than whatever game someone like Kendall or Connor might spit.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 18 July 2025
Mix half a teaspoon of salt into a cup of warm water and gargle for 15-30 seconds before spitting it out.30
Try saline nasal washes: This can help flush out allergens, dust, and irritants from your nasal passages.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spit
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The Brinks were stabbed to death while hiking with their two daughters on a trail at Devil's Den, a state park near West Fork, on July 26, according to State Police.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
5 Aug. 2025
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Then, the customer stabbed one of the men in the arm and the other in the chest, police told PIX11.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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Sofia rests on ancient Roman ruins—its skyline pierced by golden Orthodox domes, leafy parks, and boulevards humming with espresso cafés and bookstalls.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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While slow, its sharp edges pierce deeply for its weight.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Ramos' grandmother picked him up one night, and deputies drove him there the next night.—
JIM VERTUNO AND JOHN SEEWER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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His mother drove him there three days a week and his mother would pick him up after.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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Violent arrest left McNeil with a fractured tooth, concussion McNeil's attorneys at the July 23 news conference said the college student suffered permanent injuries from his arrest, including a fractured tooth that punctured his lip and required stitches.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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What aspects of hip-hop are being punctured right now?—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
22 July 2025
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The vast majority of the 15,000-plus who packed Pine Knob were happy to stick it out for the sentimental, sing-along ride.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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And since this show isn’t called Gareth: Resurrection, Dexter overtakes him and sticks the broken glass into the man’s neck.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
15 Aug. 2025
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Former Trump adviser Elon Musk is using his massive social media megaphone to fan the controversy surrounding the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, jabbing at the president in the latest example of their widening rift.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Naomi rewarded Jade’s decision by jabbing her rface into the table legs.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Some, snubbed by their companions, stomp off in a huff or peck adjacent fans instead, while youthful pairs looking to lock lips are thwarted by chaperoning adults.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
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One week later, the pair pecked each other once more at the New York City premiere.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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“Spit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spit. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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