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verb

Definition of spraynext
as in to sprinkle
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on sprayed the lawn with pesticides

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noun

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as in twig

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as in mist

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as in spritz

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as in corsage

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Recent Examples of spray
Verb
If multiple people become infected within a neighborhood, a typical source would be a cooling tower, hot tub or spray fountain, NYC Health wrote on its website. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 10 July 2026 Video from the scene showed smoke billowing from the fire as a helicopter flying overhead sprayed it with water. — Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 10 July 2026
Noun
Make your life easier, and your travel day quicker, by purchasing a variety of 3-ounce reusable travel bottles to keep all your toiletries in, from spray bottles for aerosols and squeeze bottles for liquid soaps or moisturizers. — Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility. — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spray
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
  1. sprinkle
  2. twig
  3. mist
  4. spritz
  5. corsage
  6. pepper
  7. sprig
  8. spit
Verb
  • Wellness is also sprinkled throughout the stay in other ways outside of Thistle, like the welcome ritual and the nightly turndown service.
    — Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
  • Top with half of the tomatoes and sprinkle with half of the brown sugar, bacon, and onion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of sprinkle
Noun
  • The trees also tend to drop small twigs and branches because their wood is relatively weak.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
  • Then, place a small twig under the rim to create a small gap.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
Definition of twig
Noun
  • Body mists are usually an easy win for anyone prone to headaches.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026
  • An amazing summer essential and handbag must-have, this refreshing body mist smells like sunshine in a bottle.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of mist
Noun
  • Turns out, there's a reason some of us can happily wander through the fragrance department while those like me can’t make it past the first spritz.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026
  • This playful mix of tomatoes, sardines, strawberries, olives, grocery bags, and even a spritz is the ultimate Euro summer haul.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 July 2026
Definition of spritz
Noun
  • Prom is typically an evening of wearing corsages or boutonnieres, sometimes riding in limos, but there's always dancing.
    — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The two smiled from ear to ear as Bass placed a corsage on Fishel's right hand, then moved closer together to mirror their original snap.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of corsage
Verb
  • On July 1, during a public meeting of Rosado’s Loop group, Robaina and longtime trail advocates peppered a half-dozen county representatives with questions about the project’s status, cost and funding sources.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
  • That tweet has been peppered by at least a dozen community notes that keep coming and going, challenging PlayStation’s assertions about digital adoption.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of pepper
Noun
  • Garnish with a half strawberry or a lemon wheel or a mint sprig or all three.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • Garnish with a fresh sprig of rosemary to catch its fragrance with every sip.
    — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 20 June 2026
Definition of sprig
Noun
  • The spit of land was partially destroyed by construction of State Road 836 in 1969 and fully erased by the demolition of homes for warehouse construction in 1981.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • Through spit and tears, Rhaenyra raises her blade above Otto’s neck and draws it down.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Definition of spit

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