Thesaurus results for SPRAY

spray 1 of 2

verb

Definition of spray

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

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

Curry mentions that some water utilities have even implemented mandatory bans on winter lawn watering and spray irrigation because of severe drought and low reservoir levels, including Denver Water—the largest water utility in Colorado. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 Oct. 2026 The roof of the building was partially collapsed, as firefighters sprayed the building. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Noun

Carrying a large pump spray bottle and a small, sturdy brush, Caitlin Abrams stood before two starkly contrasting graves in a modest cemetery in western Vermont. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 Paolo Pontello, Soko’s R&D manager, explained that the process, which involves a chemical spray and pressing, can achieve a range of looks, from a subtle sheen to bold, foil-like effects. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spray

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Verb

Thoughtful furnishings and decor (including a wall of decorative plates) are sprinkled throughout.

— Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
Senate In the Senate, 35 of the upper chamber’s 100 seats are on the ballot for six-year terms, including 13 Democratic and 22 Republican seats sprinkled across the political landscape.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of sprinkle

Noun

Near the end of the infection, the ant bites tightly onto a leaf, twig or other plant surface and remains attached in what researchers call a death grip.

— Tara Deans, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
The trees also tend to drop small twigs and branches because their wood is relatively weak.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026

Definition of twig

Noun

After that, the video wall froze over as white mist floated above it and snowflakes fell from the ceiling.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Spectral Lilac Lilac nods to early morning mist floating over an eerily still lake, or obscuring your path through a twisting forest.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of mist

Noun

Creators advocate for a sprig in your shampoo bottle or a spritz of rosemary water between washes, showing off tantalizing before-and-afters.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2026
Packing for long days outside in winter weather, however, is much harder than stuffing your suitcase for spritz season.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of spritz

Verb

For at least a month, the president has been peppering both executive actions and promises of cash payouts into his midterm campaign schedule and social media posts.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
The Glee reboot should pepper the series with some fun cameos from beloved characters, many of whom got cast in the later shakier seasons, as well as some of the most fun guest stars.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of pepper

Noun

Creators advocate for a sprig in your shampoo bottle or a spritz of rosemary water between washes, showing off tantalizing before-and-afters.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2026
Yes, there are only five visible drinks at the ready, and a Bills fan appears to be satisfied with munching on a sprig of herbs, but thanks to Sunday Ticket, everyone in the room will be dialed in to their favorite team.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of sprig

Noun

Its original location on a spit of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the salt pond may have been a bit too ambitious—after suffering damage from the 1938 New England Hurricane, it was relocated across the pond, reopening in 1939.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Everything has been given the full 4K restoration treatment; even Making ‘The Shining,’ the legendary lo-fi 1980 documentary that Stanley’s daughter, Vivian Kubrick, shot on the set of his Stephen King adaptation, gets a spit-and-polish upgrade.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026

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