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Recent Examples of spray
Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Her favorite blends include a viral favorite from British heritage fragrance house, Jo Malone, and an oceanic body spray from none other than Dior, both of which are still available to add to your rotation.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Spray a 12-cup nonstick muffin tin with vegetable oil spray.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Blankenship said the officers pepper-sprayed everyone in the cages, which each house about 32 men.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Her favorite blends include a viral favorite from British heritage fragrance house, Jo Malone, and an oceanic body spray from none other than Dior, both of which are still available to add to your rotation.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
This way, any water or debris that has splashed back onto the spray nozzle gets cleaned without your labor.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Spray a 12-cup nonstick muffin tin with vegetable oil spray.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
Verb
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The younger two brothers float paper boats in the kitchen sink and Jeremy plays along, sprinkling flour on their heads—but making the kitchen a total mess.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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There are many more overt examples of Silicon Valley misbehavior sprinkled through the premiere episode of The Audacity, but the essence of Jonathan Glatzer’s tech-world satire may be in this digital billboard that appears on the side of the road.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The current lawsuit alleges that LaBeouf attempted to silence FKA twigs through a settlement document that violated California’s Stand Together Against Non-Disclosure Act (STAND) following her 2020 lawsuit against him.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Scratch a twig with your fingernail to reveal the tissue under the bark.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Summer Fridays Jet Lag Essentials Hydration Set includes four travel-size staples—hydration mist, serum, the brand’s iconic Jet Lag Mask, and eye patches—all designed to keep your skin hydrated on the go.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Face mists are formulated to hydrate and balance the skin, often using nourishing ingredients such as niacinamide, aloe vera, and witch hazel.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Our five-star, non-alcoholic strawberry spritz is just the thing.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Serve it in a wine glass over plenty of ice for a classic French aperitif, or use it to make a low-ABV spritz by combining equal parts Lillet and grapefruit soda, sparkling wine, or seltzer water.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Guests are literally referred to as kings and queens, the men given crowns and boutonnieres, and the women tiaras and wrist corsages.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The singer wore a custom blue Luar dress the color of Puerto Rico’s independence flag, and a Piers Atkinson corsage featuring the country’s national flower, the flor de maga.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the living room, an antique trumeau mirror inherited from Kerry’s great-grandmother joins vintage Scandinavian seating and tables, drawings by contemporary sculptor James Capper, an Akari lantern by Isamu Noguchi, and, to pepper the pot, a Rose Uniacke ottoman dressed in chartreuse linen.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2026
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Administration figures peppered public remarks, publications and social media posts with the phrase.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Add a fresh sprig as a garnish.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 Apr. 2026
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Garnish with a lemon wheel, cherry and mint sprig.—
LP O'Brien,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pop into Bar Santurce for a glass of sherry and a few spit-roasted sardines before looping back over to Ribera de Curtidores and meandering down to the finish line, Ronda de Toledo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The biggest immediate impact is likely to fall on the approximately 300 residents of Samoa, a town that sits on the tiny spit of land that protects the bay.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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